Welding Quality Inspector

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Arrow Off Road Stratford was established 100 years ago, developing our people has been a core function and commitment of our business. Our culture is built on safety, integrity, and a commitment to partnering with our customers. We offer our people a commitment to quality and continuous improvement, and the opportunity to implement innovative ideas.

At our
Stratford Facility
we fabricate and assemble components for heavy truck, defense and off-road equipment companies. We feature fitting and welding, metal forming, saw cutting, painting, assembly departments and manufacture everything from small components to large structures, sheet metal to heavy plate.

The Welding Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring all welded products and fabrication processes comply with customer specifications, company quality standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. This position supports production through in-process and final inspections, weld audits, welder qualification and certification, training, corrective action activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The incumbent serves as the technical resource for welding quality by administering AWS D1.1/CWB qualification programs, monitoring welding compliance, supporting root cause investigations, and working collaboratively with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve product quality, reduce defects, and maintain customer satisfaction.

• Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated parts and welded assemblies.
• Inspect welds to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, AWS D1.1, CWB requirements, and company quality standards.
• Review drawings, welding symbols, work instructions, and welding procedures to ensure production requirements are understood and followed.
• Verify material traceability, inspection records, and certification documentation.
• Perform receiving inspection on new and suspect materials as required.
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI), PPAP documentation, and dimensional inspections.
• Maintain inspection records, non-conformance reports, and quality documentation.

• Conduct scheduled weld cell audits to verify compliance with production requirements, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), quality standards, and work instructions.
• Monitor welding processes and identify opportunities to improve consistency and quality.
• Audit production processes for compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party quality audits.

• Administer welder qualification and requalification programs in accordance with AWS D1.1, CWB, customer, and company requirements.
• Conduct practical welding tests for new hires and prospective welders.
• Perform D1.1 qualification testing for new employees.
• Maintain welder qualification records and monitor certification expiry dates.
• Coordinate requalification testing to ensure continuous compliance.
• Maintain qualification records for weld joints and approved welding procedures.

• Train and coach production employees on welding procedures, quality standards, inspection requirements, and customer specifications.
• Provide technical guidance regarding weld quality, weld defects, and process improvements.
• Assist supervisors and production employees in understanding welding quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through education and standardized work practices.

• Investigate welding defects, non-conformances, and customer concerns.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Monitor corrective action effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist in…