Welding Inspector

About the role

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) needed for a manufacturing facility specializing in structural racking systems. This role involves continuous inspection and documentation of manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 standards and company quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on oversight of processes including cutting, punching, shearing, stamping, notching, welding, and painting (GMAW Spray Transfer process).
• Conduct daily floor and weld inspections, including part fit-up, visual inspection, and review of WPSs & PQRs.
• Ensure compliance with welding credentials, documentation, and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code requirements.
• Perform welder certification testing per AWS D1.1, including minor destructive testing.
• Prepare and maintain Welder Qualification Records (WQRs), PQRs, WPSs, and inspection records.
• Monitor welder qualifications and maintain controlled processes, procedures, and specifications.
• Verify welding equipment functionality and documentation on a daily basis.
• Interpret fabrication drawings and apply them to inspection activities.
• Support and maintain the established Quality Assurance Manual.
• Travel occasionally by car or plane as required.

Requirements

• AWS CWI or AWI certification (required; submit certification number with application).
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (post-secondary preferred).
• Background in manufacturing and welding processes preferred.
• Strong documentation, inspection, and quality assurance skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Office tools.
• Knowledge of inspection tools and equipment.
• Clean driving record (must be willing to sign waiver for verification).
• Strong organizational skills; self-driven and motivated.
• Willingness to travel as needed and ability to maintain a personal credit card for expenses.

Schedule

4-day work week (10 hours per day). Two shift options available:

• First Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday–Thursday)
• Second Shift: 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM (Monday–Thursday)

Benefits

• Full benefits package.
• Stable, full-time employment (no contract or travel required).