Certified Weld Inspector
MORTON INDUSTRIES•Morton, IL
•$80,000 - $115,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) ensures the integrity, compliance, and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities. Working closely with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality, the CWI validates weld designs, qualifies welding processes, inspects welded assemblies, and verifies customer requirements before production release. The role serves as the technical welding expert for new customer programs and supports product launches through inspection, process validation, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be certified as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
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 workmanship against 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 before 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.
- Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams.
- Make sound technical decisions regarding weld acceptance.
- Maintain strong organization and documentation practices, with a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
