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QA/QC Inspector

Gulf Copper & Mfg. Corp. and Sabine Surveyors Ltd. Galveston, Texas, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $32 - $35 / hour

Posted Feb 23, 2026Apply by Mar 24, 2026

Role & seniority

  • QAQC Inspector (mid-level)

Stack / tools

  • NDT/NDE tooling preferred; Level 2 VT/PT/MT certifications preferred

  • General inspection measuring equipment; blueprints, sketches; basic computer skills

  • Welding materials and codes/specifications knowledge advantageous

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Perform quality control/assurance and field inspections; prepare inspection reports and sketches

  • Approve incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; document results; coordinate re-work as needed

  • Communicate requirements and adjustments to production; coordinate with Production, customers, and third-party surveyors; maintain safety and regulatory compliance

Must-have skills

  • High School diploma or GED; 3–4 years QC/NDT/NDE and/or NACE experience in maritime/oil & gas, or 5–6 years welding/fitting in fabrication/shipyard

  • Ability to read/interpret blueprints, codes/specifications, sketches, and technical manuals

  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to meet deadlines; team player

  • Able to work in demanding environments and wear required PPE; adapt to open-air and confined-space conditions

Nice-to-haves

  • NDE/NDT and/or NACE skills; Level 2 VT/PT/MT certifications

  • Knowledge of welding materials, codes, and standards

  • Proficient with basic computer tasks and inspection software

Location & work type

  • Galveston, TX

  • On-site in open-air/controlled environments; aboard ships/rigs, offshore, and in confine

Full Description

QAQC Inspector

Location: Galveston, TX

About Us

For over 75 years, Gulf Copper & Manufacturing has been a customer-driven leader in the marine and offshore industries, delivering unwavering quality and an uncompromising commitment to safety, integrity, and environmental protection.

Benefits We Offer

401 (k) Group Health & Dental Plan Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance Life & Voluntary Life Insurance Holiday & Vacation Pay Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Performs Quality Control/Assurance and Field Inspections, as well as preparations of Inspection Reports and Sketches. Complete and document inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste. Maintains quality standards by approving incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products; recording quality results. Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials. Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor. Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work. Coordination with Production, Customers and Third-Party Surveyors as required. Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Required Education & Experience

High School/GED preferred. Three to four years of Quality Control / NDT / NDE and/or NACE experience in a maritime or oil & gas industry preferred. Or 5-6 years of Welding / Fitting experience in a Fabrication Shop or Shipyard.

Working Conditions

Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office-controlled environment. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials. Aboard ships, rigs, both on and offshore as well as in confined spaces. The work may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Necessary Equipment Operation

General inspection measuring and testing equipment. General Computer skills

Special Skills

NDE / NDT and/or NACE Skills preferred. Level 2 VT, PT and MT certifications Knowledge of Welding Materials and Codes/Specifications preferred. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand codes/specifications, sketches, and technical manuals. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures. Strong Organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. High performance and a strong team player. Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and safety program. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: [email protected].

Quality ControlQuality AssuranceField InspectionsInspection ReportingVisual TestsMeasurement TestsNDTNDENACEVT CertificationPT CertificationMT CertificationBlueprint InterpretationWelding Materials KnowledgeCode InterpretationOrganizational Skillsmulti-location

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