Upchurch · 3 months ago
Welding Inspector
Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. They are seeking a Welding Inspector to serve as the on-site quality lead in the fabrication shop, ensuring weld quality, code compliance, and maintaining documentation to keep production on schedule.
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Responsibilities
Perform visual weld inspections per AWS D1.1 (and project specs): fit-up, preheat/interpass, weld size/finish, acceptance criteria
Verify compliance with WPS/PQR; confirm base/filler materials and parameters
Witness/record welder qualification tests; maintain continuity logs
Generate inspection reports, weld maps, NCRs/corrective actions; maintain traceability
Coordinate third-party NDE (MT/PT/UT) as required; review and file reports
Support shop audits, tool calibration, and quality/safety best practices
Partner with Production/Engineering to resolve non-conformances quickly
Qualification
Required
Active AWS CWI required
3+ years CWI experience in a fabrication shop or industrial setting
Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1; exposure to D1.3/D1.6 and ASME Section IX a plus
Read/interpret drawings and isometrics; proficient with MS Office; Bluebeam/weld-mapping tools a plus
Detail-driven documentation; able to work in a shop environment (climb/stand; lift up to 30 lbs)
Valid driver's license; background/drug screen
Preferred
Exposure to D1.3/D1.6 and ASME Section IX a plus
Proficient with MS Office; Bluebeam/weld-mapping tools a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.
Company
Upchurch
Upchurch Services, LLC is a full-service mechanical contracting company. We provide exceptional service to our customers throughout the SEC region.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Davidson Kempner
2024-03-27Private Equity
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