Skilled - Welding Quality Specialist

Overview Position Title: Welding Quality Specialist Salary: $58,240-$72,800/year Shift: 1st Hours: 9am-5:30pm QPS Employment Group is hiring a Welding Quality Specialist for a company in Kansas City, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity. Responsibilities Own and govern the company’s welding program, including development, qualification, and revision control of WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records Exercise independent authority to interpret and apply AWS D1.1 requirements and approve or reject welding procedures and practices Make technical decisions impacting structural compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational risk Lead welding program governance, documentation systems, and internal compliance audits Establish and maintain welder continuity tracking and qualification standards Perform and oversee visual weld inspections to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and code requirements Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions to reduce weld-related nonconformance Standardize welding parameters and equipment settings across production lines Coordinate NDT activities and review acceptance criteria Train and coach welders and inspectors on WPS adherence and quality expectations Qualifications Active CWI certification 5+ years structural welding experience Demonstrated experience developing or qualifying WPS/PQR Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 Blueprint, weld symbol, and GD&T proficiency Experience implementing welding quality systems in a growing fabrication environment Prior experience supporting ISO 9001 environments Experience coordinating third-party NDT Working Conditions Work is conducted inside and outside during all-weather types Walking, climbing, standing, sitting, and lifting are required Tasks may involve moderate to heavy physical labor Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout an 8-12 hour day Ability to work with hands and perform routine lifting, up to 50 pounds Stand for extended periods of time About QPS Employment Group QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? Access to sought-after positions with leading employers Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monroechamber