Welding Quality Assurance Inspector II
Job in
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61080, USA
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
Thompson Pipe - USA
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
You start your shift on the production floor of a heavy manufacturing shop, walking the line before the first arc strikes. You verify fit-up and alignment, check root gaps, confirm the correct WPS is posted, and compare details against the latest drawings. As welding progresses, you move station to station, performing in-process checks and capturing measurements with gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
You flag discontinuities, document findings, and collaborate with fabricators to correct issues in real time. Before anything ships, you complete final visual inspections and, when needed, support or perform NDT (MT, PT, UT). Throughout the day, you keep meticulous records and contribute ideas that make the shop safer, faster, and more consistent.
What you’ll do Execute thorough visual inspections of welds and fabricated assemblies
Assess fit-up and alignment prior to welding; verify work against WPS and drawings
Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure product quality
Use measurement tools (gauges, calipers, micrometers) to validate dimensions and tolerances
Identify, document, and communicate weld defects and quality concerns
Support or perform nondestructive testing activities (MT, PT, UT)
Partner closely with production teams to resolve quality issues at the source
Complete inspection reports and maintain accurate quality documentation
Drive continuous improvement and strengthen shop-wide quality initiatives
Who thrives here
This QA Technician II role is ideal for professionals grounded in welding, fabrication, machining, or industrial manufacturing who want to advance toward pressure pipe work and code-governed applications.
Qualifications Hands-on background in welding, fabrication, machining, or heavy manufacturing
Experience inspecting welds or manufactured components
Ability to read blueprints and interpret weld symbols
Familiarity with WPS, inspection workflows, and general shop QA practices
Comfort working in fast-paced production environments
Exposure to AWS, ASME, AWWA, or comparable codes is a plusAWS CWI/CAWI or equivalent experience preferred
Preferred qualifications2+ years in QA, QC, or production within pipe manufacturing, precast concrete, or a related industry
Practical experience in at least one area: concrete/civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDTLevel I certification or equivalent in at least one discipline;
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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Core strengths
Quality inspection expertise
Knowledge of production welding setups
Blueprint reading and interpretation
Tools and processes you may encounter MIG (GMAW)
TIG (GTAW)
Stick (SMAW)
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
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