About This Role
This night shift position is for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) who will ensure the quality, accuracy, and structural integrity of welded steel products throughout the manufacturing process. The inspector will work closely with production personnel, welders, and the onsite design/detailing team to ensure all products meet drawing specifications, welding procedures, and applicable quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Explain and enforce welding procedures, answer welders’ questions, and ensure production work follows the applicable welding requirements and specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, dimensions, welding symbols, pictures, and structural frame drawings
- Verify that finished products match the drawings and specifications
- Work directly with welders and production personnel to identify quality issues, clarify print requirements, and resolve discrepancies in coordination with the onsite design/detailing team
- Perform visual inspections on approximately 60% of products before shipment; inspection frequency will vary depending on order requirements, product specifications, and designated quality priorities
- Perform ultrasonic testing and/or magnetic particle testing on designated load-bearing and seismic products, in accordance with applicable inspection requirements
- Conduct 100% inspections on designated “Focus Jobs” and other orders requiring enhanced inspection coverage
- Use an iPad to record inspection results, track quality statistics, document discrepancies, and maintain quality records
Requirements
- Valid Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification; certification number and validity must be verified
- Previous experience inspecting structural steel products and weldments
- Ability to interpret, explain, and enforce welding procedures and answer welding-related questions from production personnel
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, detail drawings, dimensions, and welding symbols, including drawings containing both pictures and structural frame layouts
- Experience performing visual weld inspections and familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), including ultrasonic testing and magnetic particle testing
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16-inch accuracy and quickly perform basic calculations involving fractions and decimals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with welders, production teams, and onsite designers/detailers to resolve drawing discrepancies and quality concerns
- Ability to use an iPad or similar electronic device to document inspections, track production statistics, and maintain quality records
- Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor for approximately 80% of the shift, with the remaining 20% spent on office-related tasks
