Certified Welding Inspector - Quality

JTS • Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Quality is responsible for ensuring welded products meet applicable welding codes, engineering requirements, customer specifications, and internal quality standards across internal manufacturing operations and approved third-party suppliers. This role provides independent inspection authority to prevent defects, reduce risk, and ensure compliance throughout the supply base.

Requirements

• Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in good standing
• 5+ years of welding inspection experience in manufacturing or fabrication
• Experience inspecting welded products at external suppliers or subcontractors
• Working knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW)
• Strong understanding of AWS D1.1 (or other applicable manufacturing codes)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
• Strong written documentation and professional communication skills
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Strong technical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to enforce quality standards with internal teams and suppliers
• Professional communication and conflict resolution skills
• Strong documentation, organization, and follow-up capability
• Ethical decision-making and commitment to safety and compliance

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting supplier quality or supplier audits
• Familiarity with ASME Section IX and customer-specific specifications
• Experience in ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems
• Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement
• Additional certifications (AMPP/NACE, ASNT Level II, API – as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Perform fit-up, in-process, and final inspections of welded assemblies
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, welding symbols, WPSs, and applicable codes
• Monitor welding activities to ensure adherence to approved procedures
• Exercise authority to accept or reject welded work based on defined requirements.
• Conduct off-site welding inspections at approved third-party vendors and subcontractors
• Verify supplier compliance with: Approved WPSs and welder qualifications Applicable codes (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME, customer specs) Contractual and quality requirements
• Review supplier welding documentation, inspection records, and traceability
• Document findings and communicate quality issues to internal stakeholders
• Support supplier corrective actions and follow-up inspections as required
• Review and maintain WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records
• Ensure weld traceability and documentation meet internal and customer requirements
• Complete inspection reports, weld records, and supplier inspection documentation
• Initiate and manage nonconformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
• Support ISO 9001, customer, and third-party audits related to welding quality
• Coordinate or review NDT activities (MT, PT, UT, RT) performed internally or by suppliers
• Interface with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams
• Provide inspection data and trends to support root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Maintain independence from production and supplier schedule pressure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed