Certified Welding Inspector & Certification Coordinator
About The Position
The Certified Welding Inspector & Certification Coordinator is a full-time, year-round, 40-hour-per-week position coordinating and providing welding certification services for industry employees and college students, teaching welding courses, and supporting the operation of the college’s welding laboratories. The position serves regional industry partners throughout the year, including during semester breaks when classes are not in session. The employee must hold an active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential. The role includes responsibility for welding inspection and certification activities, qualification and testing processes, and accurate, audit-ready certification records and documentation in accordance with applicable AWS requirements. It also includes maintaining certification and instructional materials, supporting equipment maintenance and laboratory operations, and collaborating with employers and college personnel. The regular instructional assignment is two welding courses each fall semester and two each spring semester, including Saturday instruction. During fall and spring semesters, the regular workweek generally consists of four weekdays and Saturday; weekday schedules may vary according to program needs. During breaks and periods without Saturday instruction, the schedule may transition to Monday through Friday. The position remains responsible for certification services, laboratory support, equipment maintenance, material preparation, and other program needs throughout the year.
Requirements
- Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
- At least five years of professional experience in welding, welding inspection, fabrication, manufacturing, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes, equipment, materials, inspection practices, and applicable welding standards.
- Ability to maintain detailed, accurate, and organized welding certification, testing, material, and inspection records.
- Ability to operate, evaluate, and assist with maintaining welding equipment.
- Ability to work effectively with industry employees, college students, dual credit and dual enrolled students, faculty, staff, and employer partners.
- Ability to communicate technical welding concepts effectively in instructional and industry settings.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible 40-hour-per-week schedule that includes Saturdays during the August–December and January–May academic semesters.
- Ability and willingness to work year-round, including when academic classes are not in session.
- Ability to teach two welding courses each fall semester and two each spring semester, including courses scheduled on Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide welding certification services for incumbent industry employees and college welding students, including dual credit and dual enrolled students.
- Perform applicable welding inspection, testing, documentation, and certification responsibilities within the scope of the CWI credential and applicable standards.
- Coordinate with regional employers and schedule certification services throughout the year.
- Maintain accurate, complete, organized, and audit-ready certification records, testing data, material identification, traceability documentation, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable AWS requirements.
- Maintain inventories of steel, test materials, certified metals, consumables, welding supplies, and other materials; monitor supply needs and coordinate replenishment.
- Teach two welding courses each fall semester and two each spring semester, including Saturday courses, as part of the regular 40-hour workweek.
- Provide welding instruction emphasizing technical competency, safe work practices, workplace expectations, and applicable industry standards; support students pursuing certifications and industry-recognized credentials.
- Collaborate with the Academic Chair and welding faculty on curriculum, instructional practices, laboratory expectations, and student outcomes.
- Assist the Academic Chair and welding faculty with the organization and operation of welding laboratories.
- Assist with welding machine calibration, preventive and routine maintenance, equipment evaluation, and coordination of repairs or replacement needs.
- Prepare materials for instruction and certification, including cutting weld plates and preparing test coupons.
- Receive, identify, organize, and store welding materials; maintain laboratories in a safe, professional, clean, organized, and functional condition.
- Communicate equipment, maintenance, material, and supply needs to appropriate college personnel.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with regional employers and support industry partnership activities related to welding training and certification.
- Serve as a technical resource on welding inspection, certification, materials, equipment, and applicable standards within the scope of the position.
- Collaborate with the Dean, Academic Chair, faculty, workforce personnel, and other college staff; support dual credit and dual enrollment initiatives and alignment with industry and workforce needs.
- Perform other duties consistent with the position’s responsibilities and the operational needs of the school.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options and a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage
- Vision plan
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling and legal and financial consultations
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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