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

### 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:

FCAW
GMAW
SMAW
GTAW (preferred)
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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