Smith Industries is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to serve as Project Quality Lead on a 3–6 month assignment. This role leads project QA/QC activities and performs visual and final weld inspections to ASME codes. You'll make sure all welded work meets code, customer and project quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Perform visual (VT) and final weld inspections to applicable ASME codes, including Section VIII, Section IX and B31.1/B31.3

Lead project quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities and serve as the primary quality contact for the project team

Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder performance qualification records for code compliance

Verify fit-up, dimensions and weld quality before, during and after welding

Prepare, review and maintain inspection reports, nonconformance reports (NCRs) and quality records

Partner with fabrication, production and client representatives to resolve quality issues and nonconformances

Compile and support final documentation packages and project turnover

Required Qualifications

Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

10+ years of experience in welding inspection, quality control or quality assurance

Strong working knowledge of ASME codes and standards

Proven experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment

Ability to work 50–55 hours per week, Monday–Friday, for the full assignment

Strong technical documentation, reporting and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a Quality Lead, QA/QC Supervisor or Lead Inspector

Working knowledge of nondestructive examination (NDE) methods: UT, RT, MT, PT

ASNT Level II certification

Experience with pressure vessels

Compensation and Schedule

Competitive pay + per diem

1099 or W-2 options available

Monday–Friday, 50–55 hours per week

3–6 month contract assignment