Welding & Fabrication QA/QC Inspector
Odessa
We are seeking an experienced **QA/QC Inspector - Welding \& Fabrication** to ensure our fabricated products meet engineering drawings, project specifications, applicable welding codes, and customer requirements. This position will work closely with **Fabrication, Welding, Engineering, and Project Management** to identify and resolve quality issues throughout the fabrication process-not simply during final inspection. The ideal candidate has hands-on welding/fabrication experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read drawings and recognize quality issues before they become costly rework. **CWI certification is not required but is strongly preferred.** * Maintain and complete **Inspection \& Test Plans (ITPs)** and QA/QC documentation. * Perform **in-process and final inspections** of welding and fabrication. * Verify fabrication matches current **engineering drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and applicable codes**. * Inspect welds for proper size, profile, workmanship, and visual defects. * Verify fit-up, alignment, dimensions, tolerances, and overall fabrication quality. * Verify applicable **WPS requirements, welding procedures, welder qualifications, and consumables** are being followed. * Maintain weld inspection and quality records. * Verify material identification and **material traceability/MTR documentation** when required. * Identify, document, and track **nonconforming work, repairs, and corrective actions**. * Communicate quality issues with Supervisors, Welders, Fabricators, Engineering, and Project Management. * Verify deficiencies are corrected before work progresses or is released. * Ensure current drawing revisions are being used on the shop floor. * Assist with customer and third-party inspections when required. * Assist with project **quality turnover packages and final documentation**. * Help identify recurring quality issues and recommend improvements to reduce **rework, scrap, and customer complaints**. * Promote a proactive **"quality built in, not inspected in"** approach throughout the fabrication process. **Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Matching 401(k).** * 3 years of experience in welding, fabrication, QA/QC, or welding inspection. * Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes. * Ability to read and interpret **fabrication drawings and welding symbols**. * Knowledge of weld inspection, fit-up, dimensions, and fabrication tolerances. * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to accurately complete inspection reports and QA/QC documentation. * Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with production personnel and management. * Basic computer skills, including Excel or similar documentation systems. Preferred * **AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)**. * Experience with **AWS D1.1**. * Experience reviewing WPS/PQR and welder qualifications. * Experience with material traceability and MTRs. * Familiarity with NDE/NDT methods such as MT, PT, UT, or RT. * Experience with ITPs, customer inspections, and project turnover documentation. * Previous lead, supervisory, welding, or fabrication experience. **Compensation details:** 75000-100000 Yearly Salary PI328f83afba18-7
