Visual Welding Inspector Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

Arcosa Shoring Products is a leading manufacturer of trench-shoring equipment for the construction industry. Our team builds high-quality trench shields and shoring products designed to support safe, reliable work in the field. 

Arcosa Shoring Products is looking for a QA Coordinator for our Houston, TX plant. This position is a key resource for manufacturing quality practices and welding-specific requirements. In this role, you will use blueprints, drawings, and work orders to support quality operations on fabricated metal components and assemblies. You may inspect completed work for conformance to specifications, support corrective actions when quality issues are identified, and perform minor equipment checks or maintenance as needed. 

Location: Houston, TX 

What you’ll do: 

• Conduct and evaluate welder performance qualification tests. 

• Perform material receiving inspections to verify conformance with requirements. 

• Perform in process inspections, measurements, and fit/function tests accurately recording results in accordance with quality requirements. 

• Conduct visual inspections on a variety of machined, fabricated, welded and painted assemblies. 

• Verify that all required paperwork and documentation is present and properly maintained at workstations. 

• Interpret blueprints and drawings to confirm specifications and tolerances for a wide range of components and assemblies. 

• Utilize precision measuring tools and equipment to complete dimensional inspections and verify conformance to requirements. 

• Initiate and support containment/quarantine activities when discrepancies or nonconformances are identified. 

• Work closely with plant management to track and address welding-related issues. 

• Conduct new hire orientations. 

• Conduct training and coaching on Weld Procedure Specifications and weld quality requirements. 

• Verify welding machine calibration. 

• Perform additional quality related duties as assigned by management to meet organizational and customer requirements.  

• Comply with all safe work practices. 

• Other duties as assigned by leadership. 

What you’ll need: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.  

• Strong written and oral communication skills in both, Spanish and English. 

• 5 years of experience with GMAW (mig welding) with at least 2 years in a quality role 

• Must be able to read blueprints and recognize critical quality characteristics 

• Knowledge of basic measuring tools such as tape measures, protractors, calipers, micrometers, etc. 

• Knowledge in using various visual weld inspection tools 

• Attention to detail, problem-solving, and decision-making 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

Working Conditions: 

• Full-time on-site position 

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds which operate 2 shifts and frequent weekend shifts 

• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays 

• Candidates should be comfortable working in industrial environments, which may include exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures. 

About us: 

Arcosa, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a growth-oriented manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets. 

At Arcosa we are unified in our commitment to build a better world. To accomplish our vision, we advance a safety-focused and Environmental/Social/Governance-driven culture by remaining steadfast to our Value Statements: 

• We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented. 

• We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest and Fair. 

• We make things happen by being Agile, Driven and Passionate. 

• We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated and United. 

• We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry! 

Arcosa offers the following comprehensive benefits: 

• 11 designated holidays 

• Medical 

• Vision 

• Dental 

• Life & Disability (company paid) 

• Retirement plan with company match 

• Parental leave 

• Personal and Professional Development 

• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs 

• Tuition Reimbursement for employees 

• Rewards and Recognition Programs 

Arcosa Shoring will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for this opening.  

Arcosa is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. 

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