Welding Quality Coordinator
About this role
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all welder qualification testing — from reviewing the WPS with the welder before the arc strikes, through visual examination, bend testing, and RT coordination, to the final pass/fail determination
- Maintain complete, audit-ready welder records in our welding software: qualifications, continuity windows, requalifications, and cross-training across both companies
- Monitor welder continuity limits and initiate requalification testing before qualifications lapse
- Support welding consumable procurement — verifying filler metal classifications against WPS requirements and keeping certifications on file
- Track weld repair and rejection rates, report trends, and help drive root cause analysis and targeted retraining
- Contribute data and insight to our Cost of Quality program
Qualifications
- 3+ years in welding quality, inspection, or a closely related field in an industrial or fabrication environment
- Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS D1.1 qualification requirements
- A recognized welding inspection credential (e.g., AWS CWI)
- Fluency reading and interpreting WPS, PQR, and WPQ documents
- Demonstrated ability to perform visual weld examination to code acceptance criteria
- Experience with welding software or qualification tracking systems
- Sharp organizational skills and meticulous documentation habits
- Clear communication — you'll work daily with Production, HR, QC, and NDE
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 90% of the workday
• Sit to perform office duties for up to 50% of the workday
• Occasional bending, squatting, and ascending ladders/stairways
Company at a glance
Epitomizing comprehensive support, Smith Industries provides diverse solutions spanning design engineering, drafting, procurement, fabrication, and modular construction. With an unwavering dedication to excellence and pioneering methodology, the organization adeptly addresses various energy sector demands, diligently ensuring project execution maintains unparalleled precision and efficacy from initial planning to final implementation.
As the foremost surface production equipment fabricator within the West Texas and Eastern New Mexico expanse, Smith Industries has cemented its position as an industry vanguard. Leveraging advanced facilities coupled with an expert workforce, the group consistently provides high-caliber equipment purposefully engineered to satisfy the exacting specifications of the oil and gas domain. Supplementing this extensive skillset, Smith Industries distinguishes itself as the region's singular manufacturer of pre-engineered steel utility poles. This exclusive capacity empowers the company to furnish resilient, economical provisions for both power distribution networks and foundational infrastructural expansion.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
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