Certified Welding Inspector

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector to support manufacturing of modular structures and welded assemblies. The role ensures welding operations meet applicable codes, engineering requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations throughout fabrication. The inspector works with production, engineering, and quality teams and serves as the facility’s primary technical resource for welding quality. The position offers growth potential as the company’s quality and compliance programs expand. The CWI inspects welded components and assemblies during fabrication and final production, verifying conformance with approved drawings, welding procedures, regulatory requirements, and company standards. The role also supports quality assurance, welding program administration, audits, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires work throughout fabrication, assembly, and outdoor environments as needed.

Requirements

Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of 3 years of welding inspection experience.
Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.
Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and engineering documents.
Working knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding processes.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspections throughout a manufacturing facility.
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in fabrication, assembly, and outdoor environments as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in modular construction, industrialized building manufacturing, or heavy structural fabrication.
Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Additional NDT certifications such as VT, PT, MT, or UT.
Experience supporting TPIA inspections and regulatory compliance programs.
Previous involvement in quality management or continuous improvement initiatives.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of welded components and assemblies during fabrication and final assembly.
Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), and applicable welding codes.
Inspect structural steel frames, skids, lifting assemblies, equipment supports, and modular building components.
Identify, document, and report welding nonconformances and quality issues.
Verify corrective actions and repair activities meet applicable requirements.
Conduct dimensional and workmanship inspections as required.
Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records.
Verify compliance with fabrication drawings, engineering documents, specifications, and quality procedures.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain welder qualification and continuity records.
Assist with administration of welding quality programs and procedures.
Support training initiatives related to welding quality and inspection requirements.
Monitor welding consumable storage and handling practices.
Assist with calibration and maintenance verification of inspection equipment.
Assist with Third-Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) inspections.
Support compliance with modular construction and industrialized building requirements.
Participate in customer, regulatory, and certification audits as required.
Promote adherence to company safety policies and quality standards.