QC Inspector - CWI

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Quality Inspector to support a growing industrial manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated components, assemblies, and weldments to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, welding procedures, and applicable quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated components, assemblies, and weldments.
• Verify work against engineering drawings, work instructions, WPS requirements, and applicable codes/standards.
• Perform visual weld inspections and identify cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, and other weld defects.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools.
• Review material certifications, heat numbers, and material traceability.
• Complete inspection reports, travelers, and other required quality documentation.
• Generate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and assist with root cause and corrective action activities.
• Communicate inspection findings with fabrication, welding, engineering, and quality teams.
• Support ISO, ASME, customer, and internal audits.
• Verify calibration status of inspection and measuring equipment.
• Maintain an organized inspection area and follow established safety and quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• CWI certification required OR actively working toward CWI certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant industrial fabrication, welding, inspection, or quality experience.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding inspection practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs, fabrication drawings, WPSs, standards, and specifications.
• Experience independently performing Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) surveillance.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality system.
• Familiarity with ASME and AWS standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.