CWI

Skipper Limited; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skipper Limited in India seeks a skilled Welding Quality Inspector to ensure compliance with AWS/ASME codes, metallurgy standards, and shop-floor inspection practices. You will interpret drawings, monitor welding parameters, maintain WPQ/NCR records, and coordinate NDT activities to uphold quality across welding operations.

AWS CWI certification is mandatory, and knowledge of NDT Level II is preferred. This full-time onsite role offers scope to drive material integrity and process control within

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding defects and metallurgy; interpret AWS/ASME codes.
• Practical shop-floor inspection capability and accuracy in reporting.
• AWS CWI certification is mandatory; knowledge of NDT Level II preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding activities comply with AWS, ASME, ASTM, and IS codes, approved WPS, and quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections at all stages (fit-up, root, and final weld).
• Monitor welding parameters and ensure adherence to WPS/PQR requirements.
• Identify and report weld defects as per code-defined acceptance criteria.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and specifications accurately.
• Maintain inspection records, welder qualifications (WPQ), WPS/PQR traceability, and NCR reports.
• Coordinate and review NDT activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) for compliance.
• Conduct and verify welder qualification tests and essential variables.
• Ensure proper verification of materials (MTCs) and control of welding consumables.
• Maintain documentation control and ensure traceability of welding processes.
• Support quality compliance through proper reporting and audits.
• Exercise authority to accept/reject welds, stop work for major issues, and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Code interpretation

Shop-floor inspection

Documentation accuracy

CWI certification

NDT knowledge

Welding symbols

WPQ traceability

NCR reporting

Job description

Strong knowledge of welding defects & metallurgy Code interpretation (AWS/ASME) Practical shop-floor inspection capability Reporting and documentation accuracy AWS CWI certification (mandatory) Knowledge of NDT (Level II preferred)

Type of Employement

Full-Time

CTC

As per Inudstry standards

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure welding activities comply with AWS, ASME, ASTM, and IS codes, approved WPS, and quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections at all stages (fit-up, root, and final weld).
• Monitor welding parameters and ensure adherence to WPS/PQR requirements.
• Identify and report weld defects as per code-defined acceptance criteria.
• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and specifications accurately.
• Maintain inspection records, welder qualifications (WPQ), WPS/PQR traceability, and NCR reports.
• Coordinate and review NDT activities (UT, RT, MT, PT) for compliance.
• Conduct and verify welder qualification tests and essential variables.
• Ensure proper verification of materials (MTCs) and control of welding consumables.
• Maintain documentation control and ensure traceability of welding processes.
• Support quality compliance through proper reporting and audits.
• Exercise authority to accept/reject welds, stop work for major issues, and recommend corrective actions.