Job description
Smith Industries is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to serve as Project Quality Lead on a 3--6 month assignment. This role leads project QA/QC activities and performs visual and final weld inspections to ASME codes. You'll make sure all welded work meets code, customer and project quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Perform visual (VT) and final weld inspections to applicable ASME codes, including Section VIII, Section IX and B31.1/B31.3
Lead project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities and serve as the primary quality contact for the project team
Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder performance qualification records for code compliance
Verify fit-up, dimensions and weld quality before, during and after welding
Prepare, review and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs) and quality records
Partner with fabrication, production and client representatives to resolve quality issues and nonconformances
Compile and support final documentation packages and project turnover
Required Qualifications
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
10+ years of experience in welding inspection, quality control or quality assurance
Strong working knowledge of ASME codes and standards
Proven experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment
Ability to work 50--55 hours per week, Monday--Friday, for the full assignment
Strong technical documentation, reporting and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a Quality Lead, QA/QC Supervisor or Lead Inspector
Working knowledge of nondestructive examination (NDE) methods: UT, RT, MT, PT
ASNT Level II certification
Experience with pressure vessels
Compensation and Schedule
Competitive pay + per diem
1099 or W-2 options available
Monday--Friday, 50--55 hours per week
3--6 month contract assignment
Key Responsibilities
Perform visual (VT) and final weld inspections to applicable ASME codes, including Section VIII, Section IX and B31.1/B31.3
Lead project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities and serve as the primary quality contact for the project team
Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder performance qualification records for code compliance
Verify fit-up, dimensions and weld quality before, during and after welding
Prepare, review and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs) and quality records
Partner with fabrication, production and client representatives to resolve quality issues and nonconformances
Compile and support final documentation packages and project turnover
Required Qualifications
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
10+ years of experience in welding inspection, quality control or quality assurance
Strong working knowledge of ASME codes and standards
Proven experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment
Ability to work 50--55 hours per week, Monday--Friday, for the full assignment
Strong technical documentation, reporting and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience as a Quality Lead, QA/QC Supervisor or Lead Inspector
Working knowledge of nondestructive examination (NDE) methods: UT, RT, MT, PT
ASNT Level II certification
Experience with pressure vessels
Compensation and Schedule
Competitive pay + per diem
1099 or W-2 options available
Monday--Friday, 50--55 hours per week
3--6 month contract assignment