Quality Control Technician (CWI Level 2) — Welded Steel Pipe Fabrication

Sonoran Sales CompanyLocation: Eloy, Arizona

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day Shift

About the Role

Sonoran Sales Company is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician with an active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Level 2 certification to support our steel pipe fabrication operations for municipal and industrial waterline projects at our Eloy, Arizona facility. In this role, you will inspect welded steel pipe, fittings, and spool assemblies to ensure compliance with AWWA standards, our STI/SPFA quality certification program, and internal quality requirements. This is a hands-on shop-floor position ideal for someone with strong attention to detail and solid experience inspecting large-diameter pipe welds.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) on longitudinal seams, girth (circumferential) welds, and fitting welds on steel water pipe and fabricated components
• Verify compliance with AWWA C200, C206, C207, C208 and applicable AWS D1.1 requirements for fabricated steel water pipe
• Review and verify welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications
• Conduct dimensional inspections of pipe, fittings, and flanges (diameter, wall thickness, out-of-roundness, bevel, fit-up, alignment) using calipers, micrometers, and gauges
• Coordinate and/or interpret NDE results on pipe welds, including UT, RT, MT, and PT as required by project specifications
• Inspect pipe coatings and linings (e.g., cement mortar lining, polyurethane, epoxy, tape coat) for thickness, holiday testing, and adhesion where applicable
• Witness or support hydrostatic pressure testing of fabricated pipe sections and spools
• Document inspection results, generate nonconformance reports (NCRs), and track corrective actions through resolution
• Maintain accurate inspection records, material traceability, and quality documentation in accordance with our STI/SPFA-certified quality program and project QA/QC plans
• Support internal and third-party audits related to STI/SPFA quality certification
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to fabrication, engineering, and project management teams
• Ensure compliance with all shop safety protocols while performing inspections