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. Accountabilities: Welding Inspection & Manufacturing Quality: 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. Supplier & Third-Party Vendor Inspection: 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 Quality Systems & Documentation: 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 NDT & Cross-Functional Coordination: 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 Attributes Safety First: Uphold the highest safety standards in all inspections. Have Humanity: Approach inspections with respect and professionalism, supporting welders and teams. Be Transparent: Deliver accurate, unbiased inspection results with clear documentation and open communication. Drive Innovation: Embrace new inspection methods, technologies, and continuous improvement practices. Be Resilient: Remain focused and dependable under pressure, adapting to changing jobsite conditions. Always Reliable: Consistently perform thorough, code-compliant inspections and follow through on reporting. Grit: Demonstrate persistence, attention to detail, and accountability.

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