Piping Quality Inspector

Professional Placement Services is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector for our fabrication operation in Phoenix. This is a full-time, permanent, direct hire role with a competitive starting pay rate, benefits, and room for growth!

Quality Inspection

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated pipe spools and assemblies.
• Verify dimensions, fit-up, weld preparation, and material identification.
• Conduct visual weld inspections in accordance with applicable codes and customer requirements.
• Verify proper use of approved drawings, specifications, and revisions.
• Inspect completed assemblies prior to shipment.

Documentation & Compliance

• Review fabrication packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain inspection reports, weld maps, material traceability records, and turnover documentation.
• Verify WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and welder qualifications are current and being followed.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, API, and customer requirements.
• Assist in preparing quality records for customer audits and project closeout packages.

Material Control

• Verify incoming materials match purchase orders, material test reports (MTRs), and project specifications.
• Ensure proper material identification and traceability throughout fabrication.
• Monitor segregation of carbon steel and stainless steel materials to prevent contamination.

Process Improvement

• Identify quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor recurring defects and communicate trends to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing rework and improving productivity.

Shop Floor Support

• Work directly with fitters and welders to resolve quality concerns.
• Provide guidance on drawing interpretation and code requirements.
• Verify hold points and customer witness points are completed.
• Support hydrotesting, pressure testing, and NDE coordination when required.

Requirements

\- 2-3+ years of Quality Inspection experience  with proven track record of pipe inspection