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Full Time Visual Welding Inspector Jobs in Austin, TX

Mig Welder

Bastrop, TX

$30 - $37.50/hr

Bastrop, TX Job Type: Full-Time Work Environment: Onsite Position Summary Support the fabrication ... Perform MIG (GMAW) welding . * Communicate effectively with management, supervisors, and ...

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Pipefitter

Austin, TX · On-site

$24.75 - $30.50/hr

Conduct visual self-inspection of welds; support NDE (PT, RT, UT), hydrostatic/pressure testing, and turnover. * Maintain complete traceability of materials, heat numbers, filler metals, and weld ...

Experience with microscopic visual inspection. * IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification. * Experience ... Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including ...

Experience with microscopic visual inspection. * IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification. * Experience ... Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including ...

Experience with microscopic visual inspection. * IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 certification. * Experience ... Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including ...

Experience with microscopic visual inspection. * Experience with mechanical measurement tools ... Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including ...

Experience with microscopic visual inspection. * Experience with mechanical measurement tools ... Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including ...

Experience with microscopic visual inspection. * Experience with mechanical measurement tools ... Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including ...

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How much do full time visual welding inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time visual welding inspector in Austin, TX is $25.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.04 and $32.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Visual Welding Inspector vs Certified Welding Inspector?

AspectFull Time Visual Welding InspectorCertified Welding Inspector
CertificationsTypically requires visual inspection training, often no formal certification neededRequires AWS CWI certification
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site at construction, manufacturing, or fabrication facilitiesOn-site and office-based, with additional certification responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in construction, fabrication, and manufacturing industriesUsed across industries for quality assurance and compliance

The Full Time Visual Welding Inspector focuses on visual inspection of welds without necessarily holding formal certification, mainly working on-site. In contrast, a Certified Welding Inspector holds AWS CWI certification, enabling broader inspection responsibilities and compliance tasks. Both roles are vital in ensuring weld quality, but the CWI has a higher credential requirement and often broader scope of work.

Aerospace Quality Inspector - 1st shift

SQA Services

Del Valle, TX • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

For more than 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.
 
 
We're hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector position in Bastrop, TX on a 6-month contractThe schedule is for the 1st shift (6:00am - 2:30 PM), full-time. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
  • Review and validate e-Cert packages for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
  • Verify inspection records, test results, certifications, signatures, and approval workflows
  • Identify, document, and communicate discrepancies or nonconformances to Quality and Engineering
  • Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, QMS requirements, and build plans, including traceability
  • Perform visual, dimensional, and physical inspections (incoming, in-process, final, and first article)
  • Conduct surface plate inspections and lot sampling as required
  • Use precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and profilometers
  • Inspect workmanship issues (burrs, scratches, fasteners, edge distance, damage)
  • Verify corrective actions and rework completion
  • Review shipping documentation and confirm proper packaging and preservation
  • Provide summary reports, weekly status updates, and support continuous improvement efforts
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience inspecting precision mechanical parts
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Proficient with hand inspection tools (tolerances .005")
  • Comfortable working with digital systems and new software
  • Excellent attention to detail and visual inspection skills
  • Must pass a background check
  • ITAR compliance required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.
$30 - $35 an hour
Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven).
Note:
 
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
 
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.
 
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