CWI Certified Weld Inspector

Duties And Responsibilities

• Inspects and tests welded joints of work in progress and of completed units for visible defects, correct dimensions, joint strength, bead formation, weld penetration.
• Verifies part conformance with layout, blueprint, and work order specifications, applying knowledge of welding principles and metallurgical properties.
• Examines joint to detect flaws, such as cracks, cold weld, spatter, and undercuts, using flashlight and magnifying glass.
• Performs stress tests on joint, using stress testing equipment, or prepares sample for stress testing, and reviews results.
• Marks defective pieces and recommends methods for reworking.
• Records inspection data.
• Coordinate with the NDT Manager on required inspection and documentation.
• Communicate with fabrication department on priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Work Experience

• A High School diploma or GED.
• AWS Certification required.
• One to three years related experience and/or training.
• Five plus years as a MIG/TIG welder.
• Must be able to maintain CWI status.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Follows written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigating to websites, performing searches, and downloading files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Ensures that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Performs consistently under stressful conditions.
• Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
• Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
• Identifies problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.

Work Conditions

• Environment Type: Indoors. Production and office environment.
• Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.
• Exposure Types: Bloodborne pathogens, Small and/or enclosed spaces, Cuts and/or burns, Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil, Intense bright light, Noisy environment, Metal shavings.

Work Hours

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements

• This position may involve travel up to 10% of the time.

Physical Demands

• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and operation of machines.