Welding Inspector

Job Description

NDT/Welding Inspector

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £37,071 per annum

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00am - 2:30pm; Friday, 6:00am - 1:00pm (39-hour week).

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled NDT/Welding Inspector to join our busy Steelwork Inspection Department. This exciting opportunity is based near Doncaster and offers a dynamic work environment, with occasional travel to suppliers.

Position Overview:

As an NDT/Welding Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and integrity of steel structures, with a focus on visual inspections, dimensional checks, and non-destructive testing (NDT). This role is essential in maintaining the highest standards of steelwork fabrication throughout production and supporting customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct visual examinations of fabrications and steel surfaces.
2. Perform dimensional inspection and verification.
3. Carry out NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) as required after training.
4. Identify and record non-conforming products, ensuring resolutions are addressed.
5. Generate and maintain inspection documentation in line with quality standards.
6. Ensure that the inspection test plan is followed from start to finish.
7. Carry out first-off to final release inspections.
8. Make inspection visits to sub-suppliers as required.
9. Assist with customer visits and support customer satisfaction.
10. Calibrate and verify inspection equipment.
11. Maintain welding parameters and welding stores.

Key Requirements:

Essential:

1. Proficient in reading engineering drawings and specifications.
2. Experienced in using measuring equipment such as tape measures, calipers, etc.
3. Strong understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
4. Ability to plan and manage your own workload.
5. Prior experience with quality control of structural fabrications throughout production.
6. Familiar with ISO 9001 standards.
7. Full UK driving license.
8. Good mathematical understanding.
9. Strong communicator, both written and verbal.

Desirable:

1. PCN/CSWIP Visual qualification.
2. PCN/CSWIP Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) qualification.
3. Icorr or equivalent painting qualification.
4. Experience with painted structures.

Working Conditions:

• This role is based in an industrial setting, with possible exposure to loud noise, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• Physical stamina is required due to manual labor and extended periods of standing.
• Overtime available.
• 24 days of annual leave.