Quality Inspector - Welding

United States·Idaho FallsContract: Full-Timemid

Manufacturing & ProductionQuality Technician

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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,

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Manufacturing & ProductionQuality Technician

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 at Idaho Falls 5 days a week. This is a contract position lasting 4-6 months with high likelihood of extension.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Strong working knowledge of:

AWS D1.1 requirements
AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices
Weld symbols and fabrication drawings
Welding processes:

FCAW
GMAW
SMAW
GTAW (preferred)
Structural steel fabrication practices
Weld gauges and inspection tools
Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation

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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Idaho Falls, United States

On-site at the office

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Pay per year: ≈ $72,800–$83,200 a year; 38% above the $56,500 median for Quality Technician jobs on Jobera (452 salaries).
Who can apply: United States
Posted: Today
Employer: has 53 open jobs on Jobera in 7 countries.