CWI Certified Weld Inspector

AIT•Chesterfield Township, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries. AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities. Summary: The CWI performs inspections on welded products before, during and after fabrication of all weldments. They recommend welding techniques, checks welding specifications, writes reports, and conducts assessments to detect faults. They utilize magnification and stress equipment to ensure the products meet specifications and quality standards according to blueprints and knowledge of welding.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
AWS Certification required.
One to three years related experience and/or training.
Five plus years as a MIG/TIG welder.
Must be able to maintain CWI status
This position may require a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Follows processes and standard procedures.
Follows written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.
Hands on, get it done attitude.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
Ensures that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
Performs consistently under stressful conditions.
Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
Identifies problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.

Responsibilities

Inspects and tests welded joints of work in progress and of completed units for visible defects, correct dimensions, joint strength, bead formation, weld penetration.
Verifies part conformance with layout, blueprint, and work order specifications, applying knowledge of welding principles and metallurgical properties
Examines joint to detect flaws, such as cracks, cold weld, spatter, and undercuts, using flashlight and magnifying glass.
Performs stress tests on joint, using stress testing equipment, or prepares sample for stress testing, and reviews results.
Marks defective pieces and recommends methods for reworking.
Records inspection data.
Coordinate with the NDT Manager on required inspection and documentation.
Communicate with fabrication department on priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.