Job Description

Overview

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing inspections to ensure that materials, components, welding, painting, and finished machines comply with company standards, engineering drawings, and customer specifications. The role requires interpreting technical drawings, performing various inspections, managing nonconformities, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and review technical drawings in inch and metric systems.
  • Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments.
  • Ensure compliance with tolerances and geometric requirements.
  • Verify calibration status of inspection tools before use.
  • Develop and utilize specific dimensional inspection forms/templates.
  • Ensure dimensional reports are accurate and properly maintained.
  • Communicate dimensional deviations to Engineering and Production.
  • Perform visual inspection of welds in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Verify weld size, profile, workmanship, and surface condition.
  • Conduct Dye Penetrant Testing as required.
  • Inspect surface preparation and painting quality.
  • Open, document, and close Nonconformance Reports.
  • Document findings and objective evidence for nonconformities.
  • Ensure nonconforming products are identified and controlled.
  • Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Monitor NCR status and ensure timely resolution.
  • Control calibration of measurement tools and records.
  • Follow company procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements.
  • Support implementation and sustainment of 5S initiatives.
  • Proactively suggest process improvements.

Requirements

  • Technical education in Quality, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years minimum experience in Quality inspection within machining, fabrication, or manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical drawings in both inch and metric systems.
  • Strong knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
  • Knowledge of welding inspection practices.
  • Understanding of calibration systems and traceability.
  • Knowledge of 5S methodology.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems preferred.

How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 475 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 34 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 21 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

ANDRITZ currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Arlington, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Quality Analyst figures were last recalculated when this page was built.