Quality Control Inspector - Welding

Position Summary The Quality Control Inspector – Welding is responsible for inspecting welded components and assemblies produced by the Welding team to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, customer specifications, and applicable welding codes and standards. This role performs visual and dimensional inspections throughout the production process, documents inspection results, and partners with the Production Manager to identify and resolve quality issues, helping ensure Voeller Mixers equipment meets the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Inspect welds visually and dimensionally for conformance to engineering drawings, work instructions, and applicable welding codes

Verify weld size, length, placement, and appearance against specification prior to, during, and after production

Use precision measuring tools (calipers, tape measures, weld gauges, squares) to confirm dimensional accuracy of fabricated and welded assemblies

Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and bills of material to confirm parts and assemblies meet design intent

Identify, tag, and document non-conforming welds or parts; initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and coordinate disposition with Engineering and Production Maintain accurate inspection records, quality logs, and traceability documentation for each job or work order

Partner with welders and Production Manager to communicate defects, coach on recurring issues, and confirm corrective actions are effective

Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing rework, scrap, and repeat defects

Review and verify material certifications (mill certs) against specification requirements as needed

Maintain calibration schedules and records for inspection and measuring equipment

Assist with first-article and in-process inspections for new or revised part numbers

Communicate quality status, holds, and concerns promptly to the Production Manager Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized inspection and work area

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
High school diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control or inspection within a welding, metal fabrication, or manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) and common weld joint types and symbols

Familiarity with AWS welding codes and standards; CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) credential preferred but not required

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Proficient with precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and weld gauges

Strong attention to detail with solid documentation and record-keeping habits

Basic computer skills, including MS Office and quality tracking/ERP systems

Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with welders, engineering, and production staff

Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a manufacturing/shop floor environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible…