5+ years in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or welding inspection.
Hands-on experience with visual weld inspections and identifying defects.
Strong understanding of AWS and ASME welding codes.
Proficient in reading engineering drawings and weld symbols.
Skilled in using precision inspection tools like calipers and lasers.
Excellent documentation and report generation abilities.
Responsibilities
Perform visual weld inspections pre-weld, in-process, and post-weld.
Inspect welds for compliance with drawings, codes, and specifications.
Document inspection findings and maintain accurate records.
Identify and document nonconforming welds and materials.
Collaborate with welding personnel on repairs and reinspections.
Conduct dimensional inspections using various precision tools.
Generate clear and concise inspection reports.
Benefits
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company.
Comprehensive medical benefits.
Unlimited PTO.
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite.
Generous PPE stipend.
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy.
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement.
Full Job Description
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Welding/Dimensional Inspector I to support our weld shop and fabrication operations. This position is responsible for performing visual weld and dimensional inspections, documenting inspection results, and working closely with welding, engineering, and quality personnel to ensure fabricated components meet applicable drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on welding inspection experience, knowledge of AWS and ASME requirements, and experience using precision measuring and weld inspection instruments.
Key Responsibilities
Perform pre-weld, in-process and post weld visual weld inspections using weld gauges and other inspection instruments.
Inspect welds for compliance with applicable drawings, codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
Clearly document inspection findings and maintain accurate inspection records.
Identify and document rejected or nonconforming welds, components or materials.
Work directly with welding personnel to ensure rejected welds are properly repaired and reinspected.
Document completed welds that meet applicable acceptance requirements.
Perform dimensional inspections using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, protractors, lasers, and other precision measuring equipment.
Verify dimensions, tolerances, alignment, and overall fabrication accuracy against engineering drawings and specifications.
Document acceptable dimensional inspection results and maintain traceable inspection records.
Assist welding and fabrication personnel in resolving welding, dimensional, and fabrication issues.
Interface with Engineering and Quality personnel when clarification or technical support is required.
Generate clear, accurate, and concise inspection reports.
Report directly to the Weld Shop Supervisor and Welding Engineer.
Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, accuracy, and workmanship.
Experience working with applicable AWS and ASME welding requirements/codes.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, welding inspection, fabrication inspection, or a related field.
Experience performing visual weld inspections and identifying weld discontinuities or defects.
Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances.
Proficiency using precision inspection equipment, including:
Weld gauges
Calipers
Micrometers
Tape measures
Protractors
Lasers and other dimensional inspection tools
Ability to accurately document inspection results and generate clear reports.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with welders, supervisors, engineers, and other quality personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Preferred Experience
Experience working in a weld shop, fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
Experience inspecting fabricated assemblies for both weld quality and dimensional compliance.
Familiarity with weld repair, reinspection, and nonconformance processes.
Understanding of inspection documentation and quality record requirements.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Welding/Dimensional Inspector will consistently identify quality issues before they progress through production, maintain accurate and defensible inspection records, and work effectively with welding and engineering personnel to resolve fabrication issues while ensuring finished products meet required specifications and acceptance criteria.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
Comprehensive medical benefits
Unlimited PTO
Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
Generous PPE stipend
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
