Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)- 3rd Shift

United Alloy•Union, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Alloy is hiring a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)/Weld Engineering Technician to support welding functions and authorize production after successful weld inspection. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role inspects First Article and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) products and completes associated reporting to help ensure products meet customer expectations and are shipped right the first time, with required identification and documentation. The position also supports efforts to maximize weld productivity using various welding processes and equipment. This is an onsite, third-shift position at United Alloy’s Union, Ohio facility, with scheduled hours Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Occasional travel of approximately 10% may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus an additional one year of formal preparation.
Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) qualification.
Experience with stainless, aluminum, and mild structural steel welding.
Solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes, with explicit knowledge of welding principles, practices, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and persuasive skills, and ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize.
Ability to navigate a Windows-based computer environment.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Willingness to work flexible hours and a changing work schedule as needed to support production.
Expected behaviors include responsibility, trustworthiness, teamwork, clear communication, empathy, humility, emotional self-control, direct conflict resolution, a positive attitude, respect for others, problem-solving, and agility.

Responsibilities

Conduct D1.1 and D1.3 testing for new hires and recertification of welders as needed.
Participate in creating welding procedures and techniques that standardize welding to D1.1 and D1.3 specifications.
Participate in selecting new welding equipment with the weld council, and in welding-equipment calibration and preventive maintenance.
Provide Certified Weld Inspector support to verify, validate, and approve welding as required.
Develop weld training and equipment specifications and support their implementation.
Maintain ongoing calibration of welding equipment as identified in the Calibration System.
Participate in weld audits to verify procedures are specified and qualified and that welding is performed according to the applicable procedure.
Partner with supervisors to identify welders who need specific training or upskilling, and assist welders in meeting or exceeding quality and efficiency requirements.
Maintain records, inspection results, and welder performance documentation.
Evaluate new industry developments for possible application to processes.
Work independently with little supervision while delivering excellent results on time.