Quality Control Inspector - Welding

Location

Port Washington, WI

Wage

$47,840 – $66,560/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG WeldingStick Welding
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Posted on September 22, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Quality Control Inspector – Welding at Voeller Mixers is responsible for inspecting welded components and assemblies to ensure they meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and applicable welding codes. This role involves performing inspections, documenting results, and collaborating with the Production Manager to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect welds visually and dimensionally for conformance to engineering drawings and applicable welding codes.
  • Verify weld size, length, placement, and appearance against specifications before, during, and after production.
  • Use precision measuring tools to confirm dimensional accuracy of fabricated and welded assemblies.
  • Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and bills of material to ensure parts meet design intent.
  • Identify, tag, and document non-conforming welds or parts; initiate Non-Conformance Reports and coordinate disposition.
  • Maintain accurate inspection records, quality logs, and traceability documentation for each job.
  • Partner with welders and Production Manager to communicate defects and confirm corrective actions.
  • Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to reduce rework and defects.
  • Review and verify material certifications against specification requirements as needed.
  • Maintain calibration schedules and records for inspection and measuring equipment.
  • Assist with first-article and in-process inspections for new or revised part numbers.
  • Communicate quality status, holds, and concerns promptly to the Production Manager.
  • Follow all safety policies and maintain a clean, organized inspection and work area.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in quality control or inspection within a welding or manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick) and common weld joint types and symbols.
  • Familiarity with AWS welding codes and standards; CWI credential preferred but not required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Proficient with precision measuring instruments, including calipers and weld gauges.
  • Strong attention to detail with solid documentation and record-keeping habits.
  • Basic computer skills, including MS Office and quality tracking/ERP systems.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k

How this job compares in Port Washington, WI

Pay in context

At roughly $28/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $26/hr median for welding jobs across Wisconsin, whose middle half runs $24–$29/hr across 91 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 58% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Port Washington, WI

Port Washington, WI is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Wisconsin as a whole we're tracking 156 other active welding openings from 106 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Wisconsin.

The most active employers in Wisconsin at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Staff on Site (9), QPS Employment Group (6), and Welding Shop in Milwaukee, WI (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWIthe AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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