Certified Welding Inspector

Allegiant Manufacturing • Maryville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) to support in-house manufacturing operations by ensuring welded products meet quality, safety, and code requirements. This role is hands-on and shop-based, working closely with welders, supervisors, and quality personnel to maintain consistent weld quality throughout the production process.

Requirements

• Current AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience inspecting welds in a manufacturing or fabrication shop
• Strong understanding of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Familiarity with common manufacturing quality systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS D1.1 or other applicable manufacturing codes
• Prior QC or QA experience in a production environment
• Experience with continuous improvement or lean manufacturing practices

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of production welds in a manufacturing environment
• Inspect fit-up, joint preparation, and final welds per applicable codes and drawings
• Verify welder qualifications, WPS compliance, and material traceability
• Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and inspection criteria
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions
• Work collaboratively with production teams to address quality issues in real time
• Support internal audits and external audits and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain inspection records and quality documentation
• Support training and guidance to less experienced welders

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance go into effect day 61 of employment.
• Holiday pay and 401k go into effect day one of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees