Typical Duties of Welding Inspector Before welding

Duties before welding:
Check:

1. Material

Ensure material:
• In accordance with drawing/WPS.
• Identified and can be traced to a test certificate.
• In suitable condition (free from damage and contamination).


2. WPSs

Ensure WPSs approved and available to welders (and inspectors).


3. Welding equipment

Ensure Welding equipment in suitable condition and calibrated as appropriate.


4. Weld preparations

Ensure Welding preparations in accordance with WPS (and/or drawings).


5. Welder qualifications

Ensure Welding qualifications:
• Identification of welders qualified for each WPS to be used.
• All welder qualification certificates are valid (in date).


6. Welding consumables

Ensure those to be used are as specified by the WPSs, are stored/controlled as specified by the QC procedure.


7. Joint fit-ups

Ensure Joint fit-ups in accordance with WPS/drawings tack welds are to good workmanship standard and to code/WPS.


8. Weld faces

Ensure Weld faces free from defects, contamination and damage.


9. Preheat (if required)

Ensure Preheat minimum temperature is in accordance with WPS.