SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION

Welding Inspector - CSA Level 2 or AWS CWI

Description

Reporting to the QA/QC Supervisor, the welding inspector would be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality programs and welding inspection duties by adhering to standard quality operational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prior to welding, select and review the appropriate welding procedure specification(s) and inspection requirements prior to welding.
• Prior to welding, check and document that the welding equipment:
  • is appropriate for the process specified in the welding procedure;
  • has the capacity to produce the specified welds; and
  • is in good working order.
• Prior to welding, verify that tackers, welders and/or welding operators are appropriately qualified for the welding to be done in accordance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and customer specifications.
• During welding, monitor and inspect all work performed by tackers and welders and/or welding operators, including identifying any substandard quality of work.
• Inspect and evaluate all welds according to specified inspection procedures, standards, codes, regulations, and drawings.
• Record welding inspection results that were witnessed, including all inspection results from Level 1 welding inspector(s) under your supervision, and prepare associated report with acceptance or rejection decisions.
• Conduct fabrication process, product, and quality management system internal audits.

Requirements

• CSA W178.2 Level 2 or AWS CWI with at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, repair, or operating facility that involves welding.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, layout and fitting, base metals, filler metals, heat treatment, welding metallurgy, weld testing, and fabrication planning is required.
• Good knowledge of the weldability of ASME P-No. 1, 3, 4, 5A, and 8 base metals (carbon steels, alloy steels, and austenitic stainless steels) is required.
• Some knowledge the weldability of P-No. 6 and 10H (ferritic, martensitic and duplex stainless steels) would be an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of welding inspection and related NDE methods (MT, PT, UT, and RT), including ASME Sec. V, are required.
• CSA and ASME Code experience is required, where multiple code endorsement certifications would be an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including advanced knowledge of AWS A3.0 Welding Terms and Definitions.