Quality Inspector - Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector with an active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring welded components meet all company, customer, and industry standards through thorough inspection, documentation, and verification processes.

Essential Duties:

This Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) is responsible for performing internal and external weldment inspections for work in progress and on completed jobs per various contract requirements and AWS codes.

• Performs internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard and/or contract requirements
• Ensures all work performed is to the correct configuration revision and within the requirements of applicable drawings, specifications and guidelines
• Interprets codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements
• Compiles and submits data of acceptance or rejection of weld quality. Properly disposes rejected parts in accordance with Quality procedures
• Recommends and approves repairs while in the process of performing inspection of completed work
• Assists in training and certification of production welders, development of weld process specifications and improvement in welding processes
• Maintains records of qualifications of welders and tack welder, WPS qualifications or other tests that are performed, and other information as is required
• Responsible for stopping weld operations that do not comply with relevant specifications or weld codes
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards
• Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Minimum of five (5) plus years of relevant welding and inspection experience or equivalent training and experience
• Active CWI certification issued by AWS
• AWS endorsements in AWS 1 (structural steel), D1.2 (structural aluminum) , D1.3 (sheet steel) and D1.6 (stainless steel) desired
• Must maintain and renew certification with AWS, through continuing education and certification testing
• Experience with NDT (UT, MT, PT)
• Able to read and interpret welding drawings, weld symbols, weld process specifications, and any other relevant contractual documents
• Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels
• Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

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