Certified Welder Inspector/Quality Manager

Dura-Bond Pipe • Full-time • Steelton, Pennsylvania, United States • $33 - $37 / hour • 2w ago

Position Summary

Dura-Bond is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector / Quality Manager to oversee weld quality and coating quality assurance across our structural fabrication and pipe coating operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that all fabricated structures and coated products meet applicable codes, customer specifications, and internal quality standards — from raw material intake through final inspection and shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Weld Quality & Fabrication Inspection

Perform and oversee visual and dimensional weld inspection across bridge, piling, waler, sound wall, retaining wall, railing, walkway/ramp, and cofferdam fabrication
Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes (e.g., AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code, AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code) and project-specific specifications
Coordinate and review non-destructive testing (UT, MT, PT, RT) performed by internal or third-party NDT technicians
Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR); verify welder qualifications and continuity
Identify, document, and drive resolution of weld defects and nonconformances

Coating Quality Inspection

Inspect and verify coating application quality, internal linings, and protective paint/coating systems (coal tar epoxy, zinc/epoxy/urethane)
Monitor surface preparation (abrasive blasting profile, cleanliness) prior to coating application
Verify dry film thickness, holiday testing, adhesion testing, and cure schedules against customer and industry specifications
Maintain coating inspection documentation and traceability records

Quality Management

Maintain and continuously improve the site quality management system, including inspection & test plans (ITPs), nonconformance reports (NCRs), and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes
Review incoming material certifications (mill certs, coating material certs) for conformance
Serve as primary point of contact for customer, third-party, and regulatory inspectors (e.g., state DOT inspectors on bridge work)
Prepare and maintain quality documentation packages for customer submittal and project closeout
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to QC inspectors and fabrication personnel
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication and coating lines

Qualifications

Required

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
5+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication and/or steel coating quality control
Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 welding codes
Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings
Experience with NDT methods and interpretation of results
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interfacing with customers and third-party inspectors

Preferred

NACE/AMPP Coating Inspector certification (Level 1 or 2)
Experience with API 5L, ASME, or AISC specifications
Familiarity with liquid coating systems (epoxy, zinc, urethane)
Prior experience in a Quality Manager or Quality Engineer role within a fabrication or coating environment
Experience with bridge or DOT-inspected structural steel projects

Pay: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour

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