Posted:
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Valid Thru:
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Index Requested on:
02/11/2026 02:10:27
Indexed on:
02/11/2026 02:10:27
Location: Kingsport, TN, 37660, US
Industry:
Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
Occupational Category:
47-0000.00 - Construction and Extraction
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
TEC Industrial, Inc. is hiring!
Description:
Quality Inspector - Kingsport TN
· Visually inspect (VT) all welds in the fabrication shop. This includes the prepping process, tacking, completed welding, writing information on spools (weld numbers and labeling), and checking completed spools for correct fabrication to ISO.
· Create all weld maps, schedule, and communicate with the NDE contractor, maintain the weld tracker (including adding information from weld maps, reports, generating weld numbers, and adding all information to the tracker), review reports from NDE contractor, and scan completed weld maps.
· Fill out weld maps with information pertaining to who welded it, dates, and inspector.
· Cap and plug any open ends on spools before leaving the shop and verify before it is routed to site.
· Generate NDE requests with weld information so PT or RT can be completed.
· Administer welding tests for new hires.
Full Job Description
The statements below reflect the items considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Functions
· Use of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate departmental requirements and objectives as well as communicate requirements across departments.
· Ensure products meet and/or exceed standards and specifications.
· Assist QA/QC personnel as needed.
· Report results of inspections, both in written form or through use of computer (Microsoft Office Programs).
· Works at a pace sufficient to obtain quality and quantity of inspection/testing, consistent with operational requirements.
· Performs other tasks and duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Strong background in reading blueprints and ISO’s.
· Ability to determine disposition, root cause, and corrective action in case of nonconforming product or other customer issues in order to ensure customer satisfaction and minimize recurring quality problems.
· Understanding of welding concepts and liquid industrial coating applications.
· Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends as required to support the project requirements.
· Operation of computers, Microsoft Office, and other applicable programs.
Education and Experience:
· CWI certification through AWS strongly preferred but not required.
· A minimum of 5 years of industrial construction or quality field experience.
· Sufficient education, training, and experience to ensure qualification in inspection methods being used.
Requirements:
· Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, & complete each shift.
· Follow all safety rules and standards for the company and for the site.
· Understand and follow instructions from the direct supervisor.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Profile Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The job requires occasionally remaining on one's feet in an upright position without moving for long periods of time, occasionally moving about on foot for long periods of time, remaining in a seated position for long periods of time, and/or climbing stairs, stepladders, extension ladders and scaffolding ladders. The job also requires the ability to raise or lower an object of approximately 5-50 pounds from one level to another, the ability to transport an object of up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 10 yards, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder, the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves away from the force, and/or the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly so that an object moves toward the force.
Must be capable of operating a standard 1/2-ton pick-up for occasional delivery and pick-up of materials and personnel and hold a valid, unrestricted motor vehicle operator's license issued by the state of residence, and the manual dexterity necessary to operate a standard desktop computer keyboard.
T E C Industrial is a Drug-Free, E-Verify, Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Veterans encouraged to apply
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