Welding Inspector

First Achieve Recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for a Welding Inspector, in the Edinburgh region. You will be working within a prestigious company, who have been established since the 1800's, they have state-of-the-art facilities & are heavily involved in Global Manufacturing.

This role reports directly into the Chief Inspector. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all welding at the pre, during and post welding stages is conducted in accordance with the applicable drawings, standards and codes. You will also conduct non-destructive testing utilising the appropriate / stated methods of VT, MT, PT or UT, and dimensional checks pre and post welding.

The role will be paying in the region of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.

**Duties**:
**Pre-weld**
- Check / review all relevant documentation:

- Applicable standards / code for visual acceptance requirements
- Drawings - item details and positions / tolerances etc.
- Quality control procedures
- Process / QC inspection plans etc.
- WPS requirements
- Welder qualification
- Check all consumables (including storage, distribution and usage)
- Check parent materials, dimensions, and condition
- Preheating, method, and temperature
- Check fit and set-up
- Ensure no undue stress is applied to the joint
- Check environment for cross contamination
- Check welding equipment and calibration

**During Weld**
- Check WPS parameter compliance and correct heat input
- Compliance with welding processes / WPS
- Ensure the correct technique, run sequence
- Check runout lengths, time-lapses
- Cleaning between passes
- Inter-pass temperatures
- Dimensional accuracy
- Consumable control
- Oversee weld records

**Post Weld**
- Post cleaning
- Visual inspection of completed welded joint
- Check weld contour and width
- Review PWHT
- Dimensional accuracy
- Review Weld records
- Conduct NDT in accordance with specifications
- Monitor and document any rework / repairs for compliance to procedure etc.
- Registered CSWIP 3.1 weld inspector
- Registered PCN Level 2 VT, MPI, DP, UT
- Have excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with internal customers and departments.
- Have a methodical and organised work ethic in order to prioritise work, whilst setting and meeting deadlines on a weekly basis.
- Have the ability to work both on their own and as part of a team.
- Have a good working knowledge of MS Office.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person