Welding Inspector Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Welding Inspector includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Issuing welding tickets to company workers.
  • Checking welding specifications for a job.
  • Suggesting alternative welding techniques.
  • Demonstrating correct welding procedures.
  • Generating new welding techniques.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work area.
  • Ensuring the correct equipment and materials are being used for a weld.
  • Inspecting completed welds.
  • Assessing the quality and strength of completed welds.
  • Ensuring welders adhere to state health and safety regulations.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Welding Inspector duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Welding Inspector roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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