Welding inspector: coordinating and performing inspections
A welding inspector is responsible for coordinating and conducting independent inspections on all welding activities. Throughout the project, the welding inspector is the expert. A welding inspector is appointed by the company or the customer. In the preparation phase, the welding inspector draws up the quality plans and the inspection and test plan (ITP), in which the requirements for the product and the way this will be secured are laid down. The welding inspector can be found in every company that makes or has made welding connections.
What does a welding inspector do?
A welding inspector is responsible for coordinating and conducting independent inspections on all welding activities. Throughout the project, the welding inspector is the expert. A welding inspector is appointed by the company or the customer. In the preparation phase, the welding inspector draws up the quality plans and the inspection and test plan (ITP), in which the requirements for the product and the way this will be secured are laid down. The welding inspector can be found in every company that makes or has made welding connections.
What does a welding inspector do?
The welding inspector checks all topics included in the quality plans. This includes testing compliance and this is discussed and reported. The quality pick-ups and take-downs of destructive testing (DO) and non-destructive testing (NDT) are organized, coordinated and reported by the welding inspector. The main activities are:
- Interpret drawings and specifications
- Checking welding method descriptions and welders' certificates
- Preparation of inspection procedures before, during and after welding
- The welding inspector works in the quality department of a company, at certifying organizations and as a self-employed person.
What competencies does a welding inspector have
Good craftsmanship requires that the person possess competencies that define the job, the profession. A cobot welder should have:
Communicative
Communicating and instructing personnel, talking to suppliers, reporting verbally and in writing is important. You are tactful and correct.
Structured
Certificates of welding consumables, welding procedures, valid qualifications, work instructions and product traceability should be in order.
Independence
Quality requires independent judgment, without sales objectives. It is good quality or not good quality, there is nothing in between.
What is part of the welding inspector training?
To be able to grow in the profession and have the right competencies, a learning path has been set out for the cobot welder. This consists of welding training, welding courses and workshops.
- Manual dexterity training (one of the four levels)
- Training visual welding inspector level 2 (VTw-2)
- IWI-B or IWI-C training
- Workshop Reading Technical Drawings
- Workshop Quality assurance in welding technology
- Workshop Weld Seam Indication
- Workshop Create Welding Procedure Description (WPS)
Growing in the work develops talent, increases craftsmanship, increases appreciation, makes different connections, and finds solutions more quickly.
Elektrolas advises the right route
By taking a project-based approach to employee training, you can make strategic decisions. We advise you on the long-term direction you can take with your employees and the training you need to achieve that. We have our own welding school in Waalwijk, where we offer all training courses and workshops. This makes the flow of the learning process very smooth. Would you like to talk to us about a training program for cobot welders or do you want to look at your entire workforce together? Contact our Training Department at 0416-235036 or lasschool@elektrolas.com. You can also leave your details and we will contact you.
Our Overall Approach
When it comes to welding, elektrolas has all the knowledge and resources in-house. We are a point of contact for all those involved in the welding process, from tendering to quality control. We are a total provider in the welding field. We secure quality, offer training, sell, rent and service on welding equipment. This is our disc-of-five. Five services that reinforce each other. That is how we ensure that our customers are ready for the future.
