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Quality Inspector Electromechanical Evenings
Job Location:
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 35 - 40
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
For almost 30 years SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits assessments remote surveillance assessments corrective actions remediation inspections and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90 countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure the quality compliance and integrity of welded components and assemblies. This role is responsible for performing inspections verifying documentation and ensuring all materials and workmanship meet applicable standards drawings and specifications.This position with be on site 5 days a week 1:30pm-10pm. This is a 1-year contract!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspection (VT) of structural welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 acceptance criteria
- Evaluate weld workmanship and surface condition
- Identify weld discontinuities including:
- Cracks
- Undercut
- Porosity
- Overlap
- Incomplete fusion indications
- Arc strikes
- Excessive reinforcement
- Crater defects
- Verify weld profiles weld size and contour requirements
- Inspect fillet welds groove welds CJP and PJP welds
Welding Documentation Review
- Review and verify approved WPS documentation
- Confirm welder qualifications and continuity records
- Verify welding processes and consumables comply with approved procedures
- Review fabrication drawings and weld symbols
- Ensure inspection requirements are properly flowed down
In-Process and Final Inspection
- Perform pre-weld in-process and final inspections
- Verify fit-up joint preparation alignment and cleanliness
- Monitor workmanship during fabrication activities
- Verify repairs and rework activities meet acceptance criteria
- Coordinate with NDE personnel when required
Reporting and Documentation
- Generate inspection reports and nonconformance documentation
- Document weld findings accurately and clearly
- Provide objective disposition recommendations
- Support corrective action and root cause investigations
- Maintain inspection records and traceability documentation
Supplier / Source Inspection Support
- Perform source inspections at supplier facilities when required
- Support supplier quality evaluations and audits
- Communicate technical concerns professionally with suppliers and customers
- Assist in process improvement and workmanship standardization activities
Required Qualifications:
Education / Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Technical training in welding inspection preferred
- Minimum 35 years of structural welding inspection experience preferred
- Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies
Technical Knowledge
Strong working knowledge of:
- AWS D1.1 requirements
- AWS B1.11 visual inspection practices
- Weld symbols and fabrication drawings
- Welding processes:
- FCAW
- GMAW
- SMAW
- GTAW (preferred)
- Structural steel fabrication practices
- Weld gauges and inspection tools
- Weld discontinuities and workmanship evaluation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- VT Level II certification
- NDE certifications (MT/PT preferred)
- OSHA safety training
- Structural steel fabrication experience
$35 - $40 an hour
Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.
SQA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by race color religion gender national origin veteran status disability age sexual orientation gender identity marital status or any other legally protected status.
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Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not ... View more
