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
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.