Certified Welding Inspector

General Matter•Paducah, KY

3h•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for performing visual and dimensional inspections of welds, weldments, and welding operations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements. This position requires interpretation of welding procedures, engineering drawings, and specifications, as well as coordination with welding personnel, engineers, and other quality professionals to maintain the highest standards of weld quality and workmanship.

Requirements

Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
Education requirement – High School Diploma and Professional Certifications or demonstration of ability.
4 years of work experience in welding.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering results under tight timelines and budget constraints.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Strong hands-on fabrication and technical experience.
Experience with structural and piping fabrication and welding applications.
Strong knowledge of welding processes, procedures, and industry best practices.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and production teams.

Responsibilities

Perform welding inspections to verify workmanship, weld quality, and conformance to applicable specifications and acceptance criteria.
Evaluate welding processes and support the development, qualification, and improvement of WPS/PQR documentation.
Mentor welders and support training initiatives to strengthen technical skills, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve welding issues and implement process improvements.
Verify compliance with applicable welding codes, standards, procedures, and customer requirements.
Improve manufacturing quality by identifying defects, addressing root causes, and driving continuous improvement opportunities.