About This Role
This role involves verifying that all welding activities and completed welds meet approved drawings, project specifications, welding procedure requirements, applicable codes, and internal quality standards within Nassal's fabrication operations. The inspector partners with welders, fabricators, project teams, engineering, and shop leadership to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and the craftsmanship expected in immersive themed and structural environments.
Responsibilities
- Follow all safety regulations, PPE requirements, and shop procedures
- Verify material identification, condition, traceability, filler metals, consumables, joint preparation, fit-up, alignment, cleanliness, backing, and preheat requirements
- Identify inspection hold points, acceptance criteria, documentation needs, and potential quality risks before fabrication proceeds
- Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager, Metal Foreman, Engineering, Project Management, and production leads to clarify requirements and resolve discrepancies
- Monitor welding operations for compliance with approved WPS, project specifications, and applicable code requirements
- Perform visual inspection of completed welds size, length, profile, contour, reinforcement, undercut, overlap, porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion, arc strikes, distortion, and other relevant discontinuities
- Determine acceptance or rejection in accordance with specified codes, approved drawings, project criteria, and documented tolerances
- Prepare accurate, timely inspection reports clearly recording inspected work, applicable criteria, results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and final disposition
- Use Autodesk Build or other designated systems for inspection documentation, progress tracking, photographs, issue management, and closeout records
- Support root-cause review and corrective action for recurring weld quality issues
- Provide practical coaching to welders and fabricators on workmanship expectations, inspection findings, and code-compliant corrective actions
- Assist with internal audits, client or third-party inspections, mockups, first-article reviews, and project closeout activities
- Promote a culture which quality concerns are raised early, facts documented clearly, and safety and integrity never compromised
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential in good standing is required
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Technical school, welding, fabrication, engineering technology, or quality training is preferred
- Demonstrated experience in welding inspection, welding, metal fabrication, or a closely related quality role
- Working knowledge of structural steel and aluminum fabrication
