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SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled Welding Inspector with a strong background in stainless steel fabrication and welding inspection in regulated industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring welded components meet applicable codes, customer specifications, and internal standards through rigorous inspection, documentation, and collaboration with our fabrication and engineering teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct in-process and final visual weld inspections on glovebox assemblies and subcomponents.
• Verify compliance with welding procedures, engineering drawings, and applicable codes (AWS D1.6, ASME Section IX, NQA-1, B31.3 etc.).
• Review and maintain documentation such as WPS, PQRs, and Welder Qualifications.
• Work closely with welders and QA to provide feedback and ensure continuous compliance.
• Participate in weld audits and root cause investigations for weld-related non-conformances.
• Coordinate or perform NDT inspections if certified (VT required; MT, PT, or UT preferred).
• Ensure traceability and documentation for all welds in accordance with DOE/DOD quality requirements.
• Support the Quality Department in CMTR and final inspection package compilation.
• Interface with customer representatives and third-party inspectors during source inspections.

NO SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, direction may be provided to project coordinators, QA and engineering personnel, and to shop personnel. Direction is provided in the spirit of organizing and prioritizing the tasks required to complete projects on time and within budget.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or associate degree preferred.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through AWS preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in welding inspection, preferably with stainless steel and precision fabrications.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with glovebox fabrication or high-integrity containment systems is a plus, (DOE, DOD, or similarly regulated industries highly preferred).

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Technical Skills
• • Proficient in weld inspection techniques including visual inspection, dimensional checks, NDE/NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT)
  • Knowledge of welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, etc.) and materials (metals, alloys, filler materials).
  • Ability to evaluate procedures; WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
  • Must be proficient in identifying discontinuities (cracks, porosity, undercut, lack of fusion).
  • Ability to utilize hand-held measurement tools including micrometers, calipers, gauges, hardness testers.
  • Stays current with welding technologies and code updates.
• Analytical Abilities
• • Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies or non-conformities.
  • Capable of assessing compliance with standards and supporting corrective actions.
• Interpersonal & Professional Skills
• • Communicates inspection findings clearly through reports and feedback while collaborating effectively with welders, QA/QC, engineering, and production teams.
  • Maintains objectivity and sound judgment under pressure.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents quickly and accurately.
  • Ability to train and mentor junior inspectors or welders on quality requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OTHER:

Certified Weld Inspector certification or Level II VT certification required.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Why join us? We take care of our people with:

• Competitive salary
• 120 hours of PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• 401k match
• Wellness programs
• Learning, growth, and development programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

For nearly 40 years, ATG, as a small business concern under 13 CFR 121, has been serving the needs of our clients with engineering, design, machining, fabrication services, testing and systems integration specifically focused on the production of containment systems. More specifically, ATG specializes in the engineering and manufacture of custom nuclear, biohazard, and chemical containment systems, including hot cells, gloveboxes, enclosures, and isolators.