Welding Quality Assurance Technician
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
As a Welding Quality Assurance Specialist, you will ensure the integrity and precision of fabricated metal components by verifying that all work meets rigorous engineering standards. You will play a vital role in maintaining production excellence by identifying defects early and collaborating with the fabrication team to drive continuous improvement in weld quality and structural reliability.
About the RoleAs a Welding Quality Assurance Specialist, you will ensure the integrity and precision of fabricated metal components by verifying that all work meets rigorous engineering standards. You will play a vital role in maintaining production excellence by identifying defects early and collaborating with the fabrication team to drive continuous improvement in weld quality and structural reliability.
Responsibilities- Perform comprehensive visual and dimensional inspections to ensure weldments align with blueprints and technical specifications.
- Utilize precision measurement tools such as weld gauges, calipers, and squares to validate dimensional accuracy throughout the fabrication process.
- Document inspection outcomes and manage non-conformance reports to facilitate timely resolution of quality issues.
- Analyze engineering drawings and bills of material to confirm that all assemblies meet design intent before and after production.
- Partner with production staff to provide feedback on weld quality, coaching on best practices to minimize rework and scrap.
- Maintain meticulous records of inspection logs, material certifications, and equipment calibration schedules to ensure full traceability.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control within a metal fabrication or welding environment.
- Proficiency in interpreting complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
- Working knowledge of MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes along with standard weld symbols.
- Strong technical documentation skills and comfort using MS Office or ERP quality tracking software.
- Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
- Experience conducting first-article inspections for new product development.
- Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis to improve manufacturing processes.
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