Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Inspector to support operations at our mechanical fabrication shop. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated materials, welds, piping assemblies, and other shop-produced components to ensure they meet project specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual inspections of completed welds to identify cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, and other weld defects.
  • Inspect fabricated piping, structural components, assemblies, and mechanical equipment for quality and specification compliance.
  • Verify fabrication work against engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, project specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Perform dimensional inspections to verify measurements, alignment, fit-up, tolerances, and overall workmanship.
  • Inspect materials, components, and completed assemblies throughout the fabrication process.
  • Verify material identification, sizes, grades, and traceability requirements when applicable.
  • Review welding documentation, including welding procedures (WPS), welder qualifications, and inspection records as required.
  • Identify, document, and communicate quality deficiencies or nonconforming work.
  • Coordinate with shop personnel to ensure corrective actions and necessary repairs are completed.
  • Perform follow-up inspections to verify deficiencies have been corrected.
  • Maintain accurate QC inspection reports, weld logs, material records, and quality documentation.
  • Assist with preparing fabrication packages and documentation for customer or third-party inspections.
  • Ensure fabricated products meet project specifications, applicable industry codes, and company quality standards.
  • Maintain organized inspection records and communicate quality concerns to shop management.

Requirements

  • Previous QC inspection experience in a mechanical, industrial, welding, or fabrication environment preferred.
  • Strong understanding of welding processes and common weld defects.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and project specifications.
  • Knowledge of piping fabrication, structural steel, and mechanical assemblies preferred.
  • Experience performing visual weld inspections and dimensional inspections.
  • Familiarity with welding procedures (WPS), welder qualifications, and inspection documentation.
  • Ability to identify workmanship issues and determine when corrective action is necessary.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with welders, pipefitters, supervisors, and management.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple inspections in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

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