welding inspector

Welding inspectors examine the connections and bonds between metals. They utilise visual tools and electrical instruments to inspect and ensure the quality and safety of connections. Welding inspectors ensure that all related welding activities, plans and materials follow the appropriate guidelines, in accordance with safety regulations. In addition to working in the field completing their examinations of welding projects, inspectors spend time in an office setting compiling their reports.

Alternative Labels

butt welding engineer

construction welder inspector

electric arc welding engineer

electric spot welding engineer

engineering welding fabricator inspector

engineering welding inspector

flash welding engineer

production line welding inspector

resistance welding inspector

robotic welding engineer

sheet-metal welding engineer

sheet metal welding inspector

stitch welding engineer

tack welding inspector

ultrasonic metal welder engineer

welder-fabricator inspector

welding assessor

welding assurance inspector

welding checker

welding control inspector

welding engineer inspector

welding examiner

welding inspector

welding inspectors

welding overseer

welding supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adhere to organisational guidelines analyse test data ensure finished product meet requirements ensure fulfilment of legal requirements evaluate employees work follow company standards identify hazards in the workplace inspect quality of products liaise with quality assurance operate welding equipment perform sample testing perform welding inspection prepare samples for testing recognise signs of corrosion record production data for quality control record survey data record test data report defective manufacturing materials revise quality control systems documentation set quality assurance objectives spot metal imperfections write records for repairs write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

database quality standards metal joining technologies quality assurance methodologies quality standards types of metal types of metal manufacturing processes welding techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

consult technical resources create solutions to problems draw design sketches ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure correct gas pressure keep records of work progress liaise with managers manage emergency procedures monitor manufacturing quality standards perform metal active gas welding perform metal inert gas welding perform test run perform tungsten inert gas welding recommend product improvements supervise staff use non-destructive testing equipment weld mining machinery

Optional Knowledge

electron beam welding processes ferrous metal processing non-ferrous metal processing plastic welding technical drawings

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f7ddb68a-beba-4aa9-b5cb-d174d70ea724

Status

released

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