Welding Inspector

About Us

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.

Overview

MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Welding Inspector to work within our Inspection Team.

Role

The Welding Inspector reports directly into the Chief Inspector. This role will ensure that Welding procedures are being carried out to the required standards.

Duties will include:

Pre Weld

• Check/review all relevant documentation
• Applicable standards/code for visual acceptance requirement.
• Drawings - item details and position/tolerance etc.
• Quality control procedures.
• Process/QC inspection plans etc
• WPS requirements
• Welder qualification
• Check all consumables (including storage, distribution and usage)
• Check parent material, dimensions and condition.
• Preheating, method and temperature.
• Check fit and set up.
• Ensure no undue stress is applied to the joint.
• Check environment for cross contamination.
• Check welding equipment and calibration.

During Weld

• Check WPS Parameter compliance and correct heat input.
• Compliance with welding process/WPs.
• Ensure the correct technique, run sequence.
• Check runout lengths, time lapses.
• Cleaning between passes.
• Inter-pass temperatures.
• Dimensional accuracy.
• Consumables control.
• Oversee weld records.
• In process Inspection sign off.

Post-Weld

• Post cleaning
• Visual inspection of completed weld joint.
• Check weld contour and width.
• Review PWHT
• Dimensional accuracy.
• Review weld records.
• Monitor and document any rework/repairs for compliance to procedure etc.

• Must hold a valid CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector Certificate (minimum)
• HNC/HND Engineering/time served welder/inspector.
• Have excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with internal customers and departments.
• Have a methodical and organised work ethic in order to prioritise workload, whilst setting and meeting deadlines on a weekly basis.
• Have ability to work on both your own and as part of a team.
• Have a good working knowledge of MS Office.

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer

• As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round
• Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 - 15:30
• Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team
• A generous referral programme
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse
• Onsite Canteen and Car Park