Thompson Pipe - USA

Overview

The QA Technician II serves as a hands-on Welding Inspector supporting production in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for inspecting welds, ensuring product quality, and supporting fabrication operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of welds and fabricated components
• Inspect fit-up, alignment, and production work prior to welding
• Verify work is performed in accordance with WPS and drawings
• Conduct in-process and final inspections
• Use inspection tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers
• Identify and document weld defects and quality issues
• Support or perform NDT activities (MT, PT, UT)
• Work with production teams to resolve quality issues
• Complete inspection and quality documentation
• Support continuous improvement and shop quality initiatives

Requirements

• Experience in welding, fabrication, machining, or heavy manufacturing
• Experience inspecting welds or manufactured components
• Ability to read drawings and understand weld symbols
• Familiarity with WPS, inspection processes, or shop QA
• Experience working in production environments
• Exposure to AWS, ASME, AWWA, or similar codes is a plus
• AWS CWI/CAWI or equivalent experience preferred
• 2+ years of experience in a QA, QC, or production role in pipe manufacturing, precast concrete, or a related industry
• Hands-on experience in at least one discipline: concrete/civil, coatings, welding, or NDE/NDT
• Level I or equivalent certification in at least one area; Level II or equivalent strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus