Quality Inspector – UL 508A & Weld Inspection Specialist

Quality Inspector UL Certified Welding & Fabrication Inspection Opportunity New Haven CT

Compensation: Competitive Hourly Rate

Role Overview

A growing machinery manufacturing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support welding fabrication assembly and electrical control panel inspection operations within a high-quality manufacturing environment.

This onsite role focuses heavily on visual weld inspection dimensional verification UL-compliant electrical control panel inspection and supporting quality assurance processes across incoming in-process and final manufacturing stages.

The ideal candidate has strong experience within fabrication or manufacturing quality environments excellent blueprint interpretation abilities and hands-on experience with weld inspections measurement tools and UL 508A standards.

Key Responsibilities

Weld Inspection & Fabrication Quality

Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with engineering drawings weld symbols and fabrication specifications

Verify weld size profile continuity and overall workmanship

Identify weld discontinuities including:

- Cracks

- Porosity

- Lack of fusion

- Undercut

- Overlap

- Distortion

Ensure compliance with welding procedures and quality standards

Support weld traceability documentation and inspection reporting

Communicate weld-related quality concerns with production and quality teams

Incoming In-Process & Final Inspection

Perform inspections on:

- Castings

- Machined parts

- Fabricated components

- Purchased materials

Conduct in-process fabrication and assembly inspections

Complete final inspections for dimensional accuracy fit-up alignment and workmanship

Verify torque requirements and product quality standards

Utilize precision inspection tools including:

- Calipers

- Micrometers

- Gauges

- Mechanical measurement devices

Electrical Control Panel Inspection

Inspect electrical control panels in accordance with UL 508A standards

Verify component installation labeling wiring and panel construction quality

Ensure compliance with UL and customer quality requirements

Support electrical inspection and documentation activities

Nonconformance & Quality Documentation

Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records

Initiate and support nonconformance reports (NCRs)

Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) activities

Support containment and corrective action processes

Maintain inspection documentation and traceability records

Quality & Production Support

Monitor manufacturing processes for adherence to quality standards

Verify calibration status of inspection and measurement equipment

Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives

Maintain safe and organized inspection areas

Promote quality-focused manufacturing practices

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of manufacturing quality inspection experience

Experience within welding fabrication or machinery manufacturing environments

Strong ability to read and interpret:

- Engineering drawings

- Weld symbols

- Fabrication specifications

Experience performing visual weld inspections

Strong understanding of AWS standards preferred

Experience using:

- Calipers

- Micrometers

- Gauges

- Precision measurement devices

UL Certification required or ability to obtain UL certification

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work effectively within manufacturing and production environments

Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems

Experience inspecting electrical control panels under UL 508A standards

Pump manufacturing rotating equipment or heavy fabrication experience

Strong quality documentation and audit support experience

Work Environment

Onsite machinery manufacturing facility

Welding fabrication and assembly inspection environment

Fast-paced production and quality operations

High focus on precision compliance and workmanship quality

Collaborative production and quality culture

Ideal Candidate

Experienced manufacturing quality inspector with fabrication and weld inspection expertise

Strong technical drawing and weld symbol interpretation abilities

Detail-oriented and quality-focused

Comfortable working across production and quality teams

Strong understanding of manufacturing compliance and inspection standards

Passionate about maintaining high-quality workmanship and operational excellence