Welding CWI

MILTON MANUFACTURING INC•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring all welding and fabrication work complies with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications, while operating within the framework of a unionized workforce. The CWI plays a key role in quality assurance, inspection, and compliance, while also promoting a culture of continual improvement, defect reduction, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Strong expertise of structural welding processes of GMAW, and GTAW particularly AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, and D1.6
Ability to interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Proficiency in documentation and computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, QMS software).
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in welding inspection in a fabrication environment.
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Nice To Haves

Defense industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of welds and fit ups in accordance with applicable codes (particularly AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, and D1.6) and job specifications.
Perform welder procedure qualification and certification.
Ensure welder qualifications and certifications are current and compliant with applicable codes and union jurisdictional requirements.
Review welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualification (WPQ) documentation.
Inspect cut-&-etch samples.
Be an expert on customer retention periods maintaining the retention of samples.
Maintain detailed and accurate inspection reports, weld maps, and other QA/QC documentation.
Support continual improvement initiatives.
Assist in root cause analysis for weld defects or process non-conformances.
Participate in pre-job planning to align quality expectations and welding procedures with production supervisors and project leads.
Assist in preparation for third-party inspections, audits, and customer quality assurance visits.
Input in weld time evaluation for earned hours and costing purposes.
Performs other duties as assigned.