Job description
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our client, a highly progressive engineering company, is an EN1090-certified fabrication facility specialising in the manufacture of high-quality stainless steel and carbon steel products for structural, architectural, and industrial applications.
Role Overview
The Company is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure that all welding and fabrication activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and internal quality procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with EN1090, relevant welding standards, and customer requirements across stainless and carbon steel fabrication projects.
YOUR NEW JOB
Key Responsibilities
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR :
Qualifications & Experience
Our client, a highly progressive engineering company, is an EN1090-certified fabrication facility specialising in the manufacture of high-quality stainless steel and carbon steel products for structural, architectural, and industrial applications.
Role Overview
The Company is seeking a detail-oriented Welding Inspector to ensure that all welding and fabrication activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and internal quality procedures. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining compliance with EN1090, relevant welding standards, and customer requirements across stainless and carbon steel fabrication projects.
YOUR NEW JOB
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect welding activities during fabrication to ensure compliance with EN1090, approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and relevant welding standards (e.g., ISO 9606 - Qualification Testing of Welders/ ISO 15614- Welding Procedure Qualification where applicable).
- Perform visual inspection (VT) of welded joints on stainless steel and carbon steel assemblies.
- Verify that welders are qualified and working within approved Welder Qualification Records (WQRs).
- Review and verify fabrication documentation including WPS, WPQR, inspection test plans (ITPs), and material certificates.
- Identify weld defects and non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Coordinate with production teams to maintain quality requirements while supporting efficient fabrication processes.
- Support and coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) activities where required (e.g., dye penetrant, ultrasonic, radiography).
- Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and traceability documentation in accordance with company procedures and EN1090 requirements.
- Assist with internal and external quality audits and certification inspections.
- Promote a strong quality and safety culture across the fabrication workshop.
- General Quality Inspections of fabrications.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR :
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant certification in welding inspection (e.g., CSWIP Welding Inspector, IWI, or equivalent).
- Experience inspecting stainless steel and carbon steel welded fabrications.
- Strong understanding of EN1090 structural steel requirements.
- Knowledge of welding processes such as TIG, MIG/MAG.
- Familiarity with welding standards and quality systems (ISO 3834, ISO welding qualifications, etc.).
- Experience reading engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications.
- Understanding of NDT methods and inspection procedures.
- Good attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
- Previous experience in a structural or architectural steel fabrication environment.
- Additional NDT certifications (VT – Visual Testing/Inspection, PT - Penetrant Testing (Liquid Dye Penetrant Inspection), UT – Ultrasonic Testing , or MT -Magnetic Particle Testing .
- Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001).
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
- Methodical and detail-focused approach to inspection.
- Ability to work collaboratively with production teams and engineers.
- Proactive in identifying potential quality issues and driving improvements.
Suitably experienced candidates can email a copy of your CV to audrey@matrixrecruitment.ie or call 051 511720 for an informal chat.
Candidates must be resident in Ireland.
Candidates must be resident in Ireland.
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