As a Welding Inspector, you will need to master following:

• database quality standards
• perform welding inspection
• record survey data
• types of metal manufacturing processes
• write records for repairs

More generally, a welding inspector is also versed in:

• adhere to organisational guidelines
• analyse test data
• ensure finished product meet requirements
• ensure fulfilment of legal requirements
• evaluate employees work
• follow company standards
• identify hazards in the workplace
• inspect quality of products
• liaise with quality assurance
• metal joining technologies
• operate welding equipment
• perform sample testing
• prepare samples for testing
• quality assurance methodologies
• quality standards
• recognise signs of corrosion
• record production data for quality control
• record test data
• report defective manufacturing materials
• revise quality control systems documentation
• set quality assurance objectives
• spot metal imperfections
• types of metal
• welding techniques
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• electron beam welding processes
• ferrous metal processing
• non-ferrous metal processing
• perform metal active gas welding
• perform metal inert gas welding
• perform tungsten inert gas welding
• use non-destructive testing equipment
• weld mining machinery
• consult technical resources
• create solutions to problems
• draw design sketches
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• ensure correct gas pressure
• keep records of work progress
• liaise with managers
• manage emergency procedures
• monitor manufacturing quality standards
• perform test run
• plastic welding
• recommend product improvements
• supervise staff
• technical drawings