WELD QUALITY SPECIALIST

Custom Truck One Source•Kansas City, MO

17d

About The Position

The Welding Quality Specialist serves as the technical authority and owner of the company’s welding program. The role establishes, governs, and maintains welding standards in accordance with AWS D1.1, using independent judgment to interpret code requirements, approve welding procedures, and make decisions affecting compliance, liability, and operational direction. The position focuses on welding governance, systems development, and program oversight, partnering with Production, Engineering, and Quality leadership to support scalable, compliant fabrication practices. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions, with extreme temperature variations and some hazardous conditions. The role includes physical activities such as walking, climbing, standing, sitting, lifting, and moderate to heavy labor.

Requirements

At least 5 years of structural welding experience.
Demonstrated experience developing or qualifying WPS/PQR.
Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1.
Proficiency in blueprints, weld symbols, and GD&T.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions, including extreme temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.
Ability to perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, standing, sitting, lifting, and moderate to heavy labor.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull; climb and balance on ladders and platforms; and perform significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling throughout an 8–12-hour day.
Ability to work with hands, routinely lift up to 50 lbs., and stand for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification; preferred but not required.
Experience implementing welding quality systems in a growing fabrication environment.
Prior experience supporting ISO 9001 environments.
Experience coordinating third-party NDT.

Responsibilities

Own and govern the company’s welding program, including development, qualification, and revision control of WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
Interpret and apply AWS D1.1 requirements, and approve or reject welding procedures and practices.
Make technical decisions affecting structural compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational risk.
Lead welding program governance, documentation systems, and internal compliance audits.
Establish and maintain welder continuity tracking and qualification standards.
Perform and oversee visual weld inspections for compliance with engineering drawings and code requirements.
Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions to reduce weld-related nonconformance.
Standardize welding parameters and equipment settings across production lines.
Coordinate NDT activities and review acceptance criteria.
Train and coach welders and inspectors on WPS adherence and quality expectations.