Certified Weld Inspector

MORTON INDUSTRIES•Morton, IL

7d•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance, and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities. This role works closely with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality to validate weld designs, qualify welding processes, inspect welded assemblies, and ensure customer requirements are achieved prior to production release. The CWI serves as the technical welding expert for new customer programs, supporting successful product launches through weld inspection, process validation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Must be certified as a CWI

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Inspect and validate welded assemblies during new product development and launch activities.
Review customer drawings, specifications, and welding requirements to ensure compliance.
Verify weld joint design, fit-up, weld size, penetration, and overall workmanship meet applicable standards and customer expectations.
Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP submissions, and customer qualification requirements.
Assist Engineering in developing weld procedures and manufacturing standards for new products.
Validate welding parameters and process capability prior to production release.
Coordinate and witness weld qualification testing as required.
Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and applicable customer specifications.
Recommend and coordinate nondestructive testing (NDT) when required.
Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
Identify weld defects, determine root causes, and work with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions.
Effective communication with customers, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
Ability to make sound technical decisions regarding weld acceptance.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.