Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding - GO

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers globally. We deploy expert quality assurance professionals to supplier sites across the U.S. and 90+ countries.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. This is an on-site, 3–6 month contract position requiring 5 days a week for 4–8 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition.
• Identify weld discontinuities including:
  • Cracks
  • Undercut
  • Porosity
  • Overlap
  • Incomplete fusion indications
  • Arc strikes
  • Excessive reinforcement
  • Crater defects
• Verify weld profiles, weld size, and contour requirements.
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, CJP and PJP welds.
• Welding Documentation Review:
  • Review and verify approved WPS documentation.
  • Confirm welder qualifications and continuity records.
  • Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures.
  • Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
  • Ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down.
• In-Process and Final Inspection:
  • Perform pre-weld, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Verify fit-up, joint preparation, alignment, and cleanliness.
  • Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities.
  • Verify repairs and rework activities meet acceptance criteria.
  • Coordinate with NDE personnel when required.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation.
  • Document weld findings accurately and clearly.
  • Provide objective disposition recommendations.
  • Support corrective action and root cause investigations.
  • Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation.
• Supplier / Source Inspection Support:
  • Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required.
  • Support supplier quality evaluations and audits.
  • Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers.
  • Assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities.

Requirements

• Education / Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical training in welding inspection preferred.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred.
  • Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 requirements and AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices.
  • Familiarity with weld symbols and fabrication drawings.
  • Experience with welding processes: FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, GTAW (preferred).
  • Understanding of structural steel fabrication practices.
  • Proficiency with weld gauges and inspection tools.
  • Ability to evaluate weld discontinuities and workmanship.
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• VT Level II certification.
• NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred).
• OSHA safety training.
• Structural steel fabrication experience.