Certified Welding Inspector & Certification Coordinator

Ivy Tech Community College•Muncie, IN

About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector & Certification Coordinator is a full-time, year-round, 40-hour-per-week position coordinating welding certification services for industry employees and college students, teaching welding courses, and supporting welding laboratory operations. The employee must hold an active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential. The role oversees inspection and certification activities, coordinates qualification and testing processes, maintains audit-ready certification records and supporting documentation, and ensures compliance with applicable AWS requirements. Certification services are provided throughout the year, including semester breaks when classes are not in session, to support regional industry partners and students. The position teaches two welding courses each fall semester and two each spring semester as part of the regular workweek, including Saturday instruction for welding cohorts. During the fall and spring academic semesters, the regular workweek generally consists of four weekdays plus Saturday; the specific weekday schedule may vary with instructional, certification, laboratory, and operational needs. During semester breaks and other periods without Saturday instruction, the schedule may transition to Monday through Friday. The employee also supports welding laboratory organization and operations, including equipment maintenance and calibration, materials preparation and inventory, safe and orderly laboratory conditions, and communication of operational needs. The role works with industry partners, students, faculty, and college personnel to align instruction and certification with industry and workforce needs.

Requirements

Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
At least 5 years of professional experience in welding, welding inspection, fabrication, manufacturing, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of welding processes, welding equipment, materials, inspection practices, and applicable welding standards.
Ability to maintain detailed, accurate, and organized welding certification, testing, material, and inspection records.
Ability to effectively 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 qualification, testing, scheduling, and delivery of certification services for regional employers throughout the year.
Maintain accurate, complete, organized, and audit-ready certification, inspection, testing, material, and supporting records in accordance with applicable AWS requirements and standards.
Maintain inventories and documentation for steel, test materials, certified metals, consumables, welding supplies, and other certification and instructional materials; monitor needs and coordinate replenishment as appropriate.
Teach two welding courses each fall semester and two each spring semester, including Saturday courses, and provide instruction to traditional college students and assigned dual credit and dual enrolled students.
Teach welding technical competency, safe work practices, workplace expectations, and applicable industry standards; support students pursuing welding certifications and industry-recognized credentials.
Collaborate with the Academic Chair and welding faculty on curriculum, instructional practices, laboratory expectations, and student outcomes.
Assist with welding laboratory organization and operations, including equipment calibration, preventive and routine maintenance, repair coordination, and identification of equipment needs.
Prepare instructional and certification materials, including cutting weld plates and preparing test coupons and other required materials.
Receive, identify, organize, and store welding materials; maintain laboratory spaces in a safe, professional, clean, organized, and functional condition.
Communicate equipment, material, maintenance, and supply needs to the Academic Chair, Dean, or other appropriate college personnel.
Develop and maintain working relationships with regional employers and assist with 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.
Work collaboratively with the Dean, Academic Chair, welding faculty, workforce personnel, and other college staff to support welding education and workforce needs.
Perform other duties consistent with the position's responsibilities and the operational needs of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account and employer contribution.
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, paid by the College, 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 various retail services.