Mechanical Welding Inspector

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality, compliance, and integrity of welded components and assemblies. This role is responsible for performing inspections, verifying documentation, and ensuring all materials and workmanship meet applicable standards, drawings, and specifications. This position will be on site 5 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day. This is a 3-6 month contract.

• Inspect welds to verify correct weld size and conformance to specifications
• Perform visual inspections to assess weld quality and identify defects
• Collect and record Critical-to-Function (CTF) measurements per engineering drawings
• Conduct overall visual inspections for damage, corrosion, or rust
• Verify cleanliness of pipe interiors (ensure no debris present)
• Confirm correct parts are used according to the Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Verify Bill of Lading (BOL) accuracy, including quantities and part numbers (GPNs)
• Ensure proper installation and coverage of OQC pipe protection materials
• Inspect valves for any signs of damage, deformation, or bending
• Review and verify Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) documentation for compliance

• Strong knowledge of welding processes, inspection techniques, and quality standards
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, BOMs, and inspection documentation
• Experience with NDT methods and documentation review
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to accurately document and report inspection results

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding and/or welding inspection
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding inspection with ASME certification
• Previous experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or piping systems inspection

$30 - $35 an hour

Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

SQA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.