Welding Inspector

Acoustical Sheet metal Company Virginia Beach , VA

4 DAYS AGO

Full Time

The Welding Inspector is responsible for ensuring welding quality and compliance throughout ASC's manufacturing operations. This position serves as a key contributor to the Quality Assurance team by verifying that welding activities are performed in accordance with company standards, AWS codes, customer requirements, and project specifications.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented quality professional with hands‑on welding experience and a strong understanding of welding processes, inspections, and quality systems. This role requires close collaboration with welders, supervisors, project managers, and quality personnel to identify and resolve non-conformances while supporting ASC's commitment to safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

• Inspect welds and fabricated assemblies to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, UL-142, ASC quality standards, and project specifications.
• Verify that approved materials, welding procedures, and fabrication processes are followed in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Perform visual inspections and quality audits throughout various stages of production.
• Accurately document inspection findings and complete required quality documentation, including Assembly Checklists, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and inspection records.
• Identify, communicate, and track welding deficiencies and non-conformances in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with welders, team leaders, supervisors, project managers, and quality personnel to maintain established quality standards.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to welding defects and quality issues.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to monitor welding activities and ensure compliance with procedures and specifications.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of quality control processes and best practices.
• Promote and enforce compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and educating production personnel on quality expectations and welding requirements.
• Support customer, regulatory, and internal quality audits as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical training in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Hands‑on welding experience required.
• Strong understanding of welding processes including GMAW (MIG), FCAW, GTAW (TIG), and related fabrication methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, technical drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Strong knowledge of welding quality standards and inspection techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings and maintain detailed records.
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Willingness to pursue and obtain welding inspection certifications if not currently certified.

• Previous welding inspection experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Progress toward or attainment of AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and inspection tools.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, UL-142, and other applicable welding and fabrication standards.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working within structured quality management systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Quality‑focused mindset.
• Communication and teamwork.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Accountability and professionalism.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Safety‑first approach.

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to welding operations, machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to walk the shop floor for extended periods while performing inspections and…