Welding Inspector

Job Description

Perform visual weld inspections throughout fabrication and final assembly in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.

Perform and interpret Level II Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) in accordance with written procedures and ASNT SNT-TC-1A requirements.

Verify weld quality, dimensional requirements, and acceptance criteria prior to production release.

Administer and document Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) and support Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) activities.

Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WPQ) for compliance.

Review Material Test Reports (MTRs) for compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.

Verify raw material identification, heat number traceability, and material certification throughout manufacturing.

Maintain complete traceability records for fabricated components and finished equipment.

Witness and document lift tests, drop tests, proof load tests, and other required production verification testing.

Coordinate third-party NDE inspections, including scheduling and communication with outside inspection agencies.

Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing and third-party NDE providers to minimize production delays.

Perform inspections of trailers, tractor wet kits, and other fabricated equipment prior to shipment.

Generate Material Reject Reports (NCRs), document nonconformances, and support corrective action and disposition activities.

Maintain welding quality records, Certificates of Conformance (COCs), MTRs, inspection reports, NDE records, and customer documentation packages.

Maintain current welding procedure manuals and ensure controlled copies are available throughout the manufacturing facility.

Support internal and external quality audits as required.

Promote continuous improvement in welding quality, inspection processes, and documentation.

Comply with all NOV Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.

Follow all applicable company policies, quality management system requirements, and manufacturing procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred

3-5 years of experience in Weld Inspection

NDE (Magnetic Particle) experience preferred but not required

Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector preferred (CWI)

Must be able to pass a physical exam

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand, stoop, or sit for 8 hours

Competitive Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.

Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire.

FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).

FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).

FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).

All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.

All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.

Job Identification 42889

Job Category Quality

Locations 1020 Everman Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX, 76140, US