Weld Engineering Technician (CWI) - 1st Shift

United Alloy • Union, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

United Alloy is hiring a Weld Engineering Technician to support welding functions and authorize production after successful weld inspection. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the technician inspects First Article (FA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) products and completes associated reporting. The role helps ensure products meet customer expectations and are shipped right the first time, including required identification and documentation, while supporting weld productivity across processes and equipment.

This onsite position is based in Union, Ohio. Occasional travel may be required, approximately 10%. A background check will be conducted if selected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus one additional year of formal preparation.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience with stainless, aluminum, and mild structural steel welding.
• Solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes, with explicit knowledge of welding principles, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and persuasive skills, and ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and prioritize.
• Ability to navigate a Windows-based computer environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to work flexible hours with a changing schedule as needed to support production.
• Demonstrate the stated behaviors of an actively engaged person: responsibility, trustworthiness, teamwork, clear communication, empathy, humility, emotional self-control, direct conflict resolution, a positive attitude, respect for others, problem solving, and agility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct D1.1 and D1.3 testing for new hires and recertification of welders as needed.
• Participate in creating welding procedures and techniques that standardize welding to D1.1 and D1.3 specifications.
• Participate in selecting new welding equipment with the weld council and in equipment calibration and preventative maintenance.
• Provide CWI support as required to verify, validate, and approve welding.
• Develop weld training specifications and weld equipment specifications and support their implementation.
• Maintain ongoing calibration of welding equipment as identified in the Calibration System.
• Participate in weld audits to verify procedures are specified and qualified and welding is performed according to applicable procedures.
• Partner with supervisors to identify welders who need training or upskilling, and assist welders who do not meet minimum quality and efficiency requirements.
• Maintain records, inspection results, and welder performance documentation.
• Evaluate new industry developments for possible application to processes.
• Work independently with little supervision while delivering results on time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Key Employee Incentive Plan (KEIP).
• Bonus structure.
• Paid training.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Competitive starting wages and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED