Welding Inspector

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 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. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• 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.