About This Role
This role involves ensuring the quality of welding and fabrication processes for aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects. The Certified Welding Inspector will join the Quality team, performing inspections and supporting NDT practices. It suits a candidate with strong welding knowledge and hands-on fabrication experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform welding inspections per applicable codes such as AWS D1.1, D1.6, ASME, and customer specifications
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, WPS, PQRs, and weld symbols
- Conduct in-process, final, and visual welding inspections
- Verify welder qualifications and maintain certification records and continuity
- Support NDT processes (VT required; PT/MT preferred)
- Develop and maintain weld procedures and submit required documentation
- Maintain inspection documentation and compliance records
- Collaborate with welding, fabrication, and production teams to solve quality issues
- Participate in internal audits and quality continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- 3+ years of welding, fabrication, or welding inspection experience
- Strong knowledge of welding symbols, codes, and standards
- Knowledge of WPS/PQR development and welder performance qualifications
- Ability to read engineering/shop drawings
- Experience in manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Proficiency with documentation and quality control processes
- Proficiency with Excel, PDFs, and other Microsoft Office programs
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Nice to have:
- Current NDT Level II certification (NAS-410 and/or SNT-TC-1A) in VT, MT, and PT
- Experience with aerospace or defense quality systems (AS9100/ISO 9001)
- Experience with Structural Steel Construction (AISC)
- Technical college or trade school welding education
- Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, and climb as needed for inspections
- Ability to lift 60 lbs
- Work in weld, fabrication, and inspection environments
About the Company
Ducworks is a leading metal fabrication and manufacturing company that supports aerospace, industrial, and commercial projects. The company is committed to delivering precision workmanship, continuous improvement, and industry-leading quality.
