Welding Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree or technical certification in welding, weld engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on welding experience in metal fabrication, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or coordination role.
• Skills: Strong understanding of welding codes, materials, and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with ERP or MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Responsibilities

• Welding Oversight & Coordination: Supervise and support daily welding operations on the production floor
• Coordinate with teams in the shop to ensure accurate execution of work orders and proper clocking of labor to GSS (ERP System).
• Monitor welders to ensure adherence to WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and company standards of quality.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, ISO 3834) and customer requirements.
• Support quality inspections and perform weld process audits.
• Training & Support: Provide guidance and training for welders regarding best practices, techniques, and safety protocols.
• Facilitate welder qualification tests and coordinate with PTMW’s CWI as needed.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve welding methods and fixturing to increase efficiency and eliminate rework or scrap.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, and production teams to review prints, estimate times and optimize the weld schedule.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of weld maps, inspection reports, NCRs, and corrective actions.
• Report print and fit up issues to engineering and supporting departments to find solutions to improve assembly.