Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding
sqaservices· Industrial
About this role
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 is 40 hours, Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, for 6-months.
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
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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
- 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
In-Process and Final Inspection
Reporting and Documentation
Supplier / Source Inspection Support
Required Qualifications:
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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
- 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
Technical Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of:
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding role at sqaservices?
The listed salary for this Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding position at sqaservices is USD 35–40. This is an Contract: Full Time role.
Where is the Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding position at sqaservices located?
This Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding role at sqaservices is based in Manitowoc, WI. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding role at sqaservices full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract: Full Time position. It is posted as a Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding role in the Industrial department at sqaservices.
Which team or department does the Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding at sqaservices belong to?
This Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding position is part of the Industrial department at sqaservices. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding job at sqaservices posted?
This Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding position at sqaservices was posted on Sep 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Quality Inspector - Electromechanical/Welding
sqaservices · 💰 USD 35–40
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