Posted 10/14/2026
Job Number: 18122
Quality Welding Inspector
Channelview, Texas • Onsite
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job Type: Direct Hire
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Job Description
Position Title: Quality Welding Inspector
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Welding Inspector to join a growing structural steel and pipe fabrication operation in Channelview, TX. This role is responsible for inspecting welding processes, verifying fabrication quality, maintaining accurate inspection records, and ensuring compliance with established quality and safety standards. The Quality Welding Inspector will work closely with the Quality Control Foreman and production teams to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain consistent workmanship across projects.
The ideal candidate has hands-on welding experience, a strong understanding of structural welding inspections, and the confidence to provide constructive feedback in a fast-paced shop environment. This individual is a self-starter who takes ownership of quality standards, communicates effectively, and is comfortable working directly with production teams.
Pay Range: $25 – $26 / hour, DOE
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of welds, fabricated products, and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications
- Assist the Quality Control Foreman in implementing inspection procedures, quality standards, and process improvements
- Inspect structural welding and fabrication work for compliance with applicable welding requirements
- Review shop drawings, work orders, and specifications to verify proper fabrication and welding procedures
- Maintain accurate quality control documentation, including inspection reports, certifications, and test results
- Monitor inspection equipment calibration and ensure equipment remains in proper working condition
- Identify welding defects, communicate quality concerns, and assist with corrective actions
- Support production teams by providing guidance on quality control procedures and best practices
- Collaborate with welders, supervisors, and production personnel to maintain safe and efficient operations
- Assist in developing and improving quality control systems as the company continues to grow
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with welding processes, including submerged arc welding and flux core welding
- Experience with D1.1 structural welding standards and welding inspections
- Background in manufacturing, welding fabrication, or industrial welding repair environments
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, work orders, and technical specifications
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify quality issues and maintain accurate records
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to provide professional feedback
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with production teams
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding welding shop and yard environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work Saturdays and occasional Sundays based on production needs
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills strongly preferred
- Experience with radiographic testing (RT) or nondestructive examination (NDE) preferred
- Familiarity with quality control procedures, inspection techniques, and documentation preferred
- Knowledge of robotic submerged arc welding equipment preferred
Benefits
- Medical insurance benefits with employer contributions
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid company holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Potential career growth into foreman and additional leadership positions
- Opportunity to help develop quality control processes within a growing organization
If you are a hands-on welding professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement, we encourage you to apply today!
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