Welding QA Inspector - Shipyard Experience

Job Description

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Welding QA Inspector to support shipboard welding operations at NAS Mayport. This role is critical in ensuring top-tier quality and safety standards are met on high-profile U.S. Navy vessel repair projects.

This is not an entry-level position. We're specifically seeking someone with a strong welding background — ideally a former structural or pipe welder — who understands the standards of quality in a shipyard environment.

Compensation Options:

Local candidates: $38/hr

Non-local candidates: $32/hr + $160/day per diem

Responsibilities:

Perform in-process and final inspections of structural and pipe welds

Conduct NDT inspections (Visual Testing – VT Level II and Penetrant Testing – PT)

Develop and manage Test and Inspection Plans (TIP) according to NAVSEA and MIL-STDs

Monitor safety compliance and conduct jobsite audits

Certify and track welder qualifications

Maintain OQE (Objective Quality Evidence) documentation

Collaborate with customer QA and safety teams

Required Qualifications:

5–7 years of QA/NDT experience in a shipyard or naval repair setting

VT Level II and PT certification – must be current

Solid hands-on welding background – former structural or pipe welders preferred

Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and MIL-STDs (2035, 1689, 22D, NSTP-278, etc.)

Able to work in confined shipboard spaces and meet physical demands of the role

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Shipyard experience is non-negotiable

Preferred:

Bilingual – Spanish/English (highly beneficial for crew communication)

Prior experience managing inspection plans and QA documentation

Previous DBIDS access a major plus

Why This Role Stands Out:

Long-term, steady work on Navy vessels

Competitive pay and per diem for travelers

Opportunity to apply your welding expertise in a leadership-level QA role

Join a mission-critical team with a respected marine contractor

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Full-time