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What is the role of a Mechanical Welding Inspector at SQA Services?

The Mechanical Welding Inspector position at SQA Services is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Facilities field.

Where is this Mechanical Welding Inspector job located?

Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Mechanical Welding Inspector role?

Full-time or part-time position

Mechanical Welding Inspector job near me in Fort Worth, Texas at SQA Services

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. This role is responsible for performing inspections, verifying documentation, and ensuring all materials and workmanship meet applicable standards, drawings, and specifications. This position with be on site 5 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day. This is a 3-6 month contract.

Key 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

Required Qualifications:

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
- AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices
- Weld symbols and fabrication drawings
- Welding processes:
- Structural steel fabrication practices
- Weld gauges and inspection tools
- Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

SQA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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$35 - $40 an hour

Mechanical Welding Inspector in Fort Worth, Texas at SQA Services

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