Welding Inspector/QA Technician II
Job in
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61080, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
Thompson Pipe Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
The QA Technician II serves as a hands‑on Welding Inspector supporting production in a heavy manufacturing environment. This roleis responsible for inspecting welds, ensuring product quality, and supporting fabrication operations. Ideal for candidates with experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing looking to grow into pressure pipe applications.
Key Responsibilities- Perform visual inspection of welds and fabricated components
- Inspect fit-up, alignment, and production work prior to welding
- Verify work is performed in accordance withWPS and drawings
- Conduct in-process and final inspections
- Use inspection tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers
- Identify and document weld defects and quality issues
- Support or perform NDT activities (MT, PT, UT)
- Work with production teams to resolve quality issues
- Complete inspection and quality documentation
- Support continuous improvement and shop quality initiatives
- Experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or heavy manufacturing
- Experience inspecting welds or manufactured components
- Ability to read drawings and understand weld symbols
- Familiarity with WPS, inspection processes, or shop QA
- Experience working in production environments
- Exposure to AWS, ASME, AWWA, or similar codes is a plus
- AWS CWI/CAWI or equivalent experience preferred
- 2+ years of experience in a QA, QC, or production role in pipe manufacturing, precast concrete, or a related industry.
- Hands‑on experience in at least one discipline: concrete/civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT.
- Level I or equivalent certification in at least one area;
Level II or equivalent strongly preferred — ACI Field Test Technician; AWS CWI or CAWI; NDE/NDT MT, PT, RT, UT, or VT (ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS 410); NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector; or API 510, 570, or 577. - Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Quality Inspection Experience
- Welding Setups for Production
- Blueprint Reading
- MIG Welder
- TIG Welder
- Stick Welder
- Flux‑Cored Arc Welder
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