Welding Inspector

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector for a direct hire, day shift position at a fabrication shop in Clackamas, OR.The person in this position will be responsible for verification of in process shop fabrication dimensions based on drawings and specifications, performing visual and NDT weld inspections, and developing procedures to accurately and thoroughly document to ensure compliance.Pay: $60,000-$80,000/year Welding Inspector Responsibilities: Initiate on-going audits and inspections to ensure the work performed meets or exceeds standards, issuing corrective action when needed. Ensure all QC documentation is completed and retained to meet requirements. Inform production management of any issues that will affect production, quality, or safety. Performing dimensional inspections on steel pieces after assembly, inspecting welding preparations and tack welds, reporting, and addressing non-conformances, updating inspection progress in the system, interpreting plans and standards, and calibrating inspection tools. Assist with on-site customer inspections. Ability to understand and interpret blueprints, use measurement tools and techniques to verify geometric tolerances of fabricated parts and assemblies. Coordinating root cause analysis of defective products and presenting the findings to production manager. Performs regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety program policies and procedures. Welding Inspector Qualifications: Strong knowledge of welding techniques and standards. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred. At least 5 years' experience in a steel fabrication company performing QC tasks. Excellent written and oral communication skills, keen attention to detail Knowledge in welding, metallurgy, steel fabrication, and reading blueprints. Ability to interpret codes, drawings, and specifications, maintain dimensional tolerances, and use measuring tools. Qualified or able to obtain ASNT SNT-TC-1A qualification strongly preferred. High school diploma or GED required (degree preferred). Benefits: $60,000-$80,000/year Medical/Dental/Vision PTO Paid Holidays 401(K) with match