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Overview
Welding inspectors examine welded joints between metals, using visual checks, measuring tools and test data to judge quality, safety and repair needs.
In job descriptions, look for welding inspection, metal imperfections, corrosion, sample testing, non-destructive testing equipment, quality reports, production data and work with welding plans or materials.
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Welding inspectors split time between the worksite and reporting. They check welded metal joints, compare findings with drawings or plans, record test data and flag defects before the product or structure moves on.
Skills and specializations
The role uses welding techniques, metal types, visual inspection, sample testing, corrosion signs, production data and sometimes non-destructive testing equipment. Clear repair records are part of the craft.
Salary context
Salary context depends on inspection responsibility, product risk, field travel, testing methods, reporting depth and whether the post supervises weld quality across teams or sites.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward quality assurance, non-destructive testing specialization, welding coordination, production quality leadership, inspection training or broader mechanical engineering technician work.
Good to know
Read adverts for the inspection methods named. Visual checks, sample testing, non-destructive testing and office reporting point to different daily rhythms and responsibility levels.
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This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
17-3029.01
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Alternative labels
welding supervisor
welding checker
welding assessor
electric spot welding engineer
engineering welding fabricator inspector
welding engineer inspector
welding assurance inspector
engineering welding inspector
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electric arc welding engineer
robotic welding engineer
production line welding inspector
stitch welding engineer
resistance welding inspector
welding control inspector
welding examiner
sheet-metal welding engineer
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sheet metal welding inspector
construction welder inspector
welding overseer
ultrasonic metal welder engineer
welder-fabricator inspector
Occupation group
mechanical engineering technician (3115.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f7ddb68a-beba-4aa9-b5cb-d174d70ea724 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3115.1.24 |
| ISCO group | 3115 |
| Concept type | Occupation |