Aerospace Weld Inspector - AWS CWI

Jobtailor; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Weld Inspector to join our quality team in Missouri. You will perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and customer specifications, and verify weld quality in prototypes and production runs.

Ideal candidates have an AWS CWI, 5+ years in manufacturing, and deep knowledge of MIG/TIG, welding symbols, GD&T, and precision inspection tools. You will collaborate across departments and support audits, PPAP, and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification required.
• Minimum 5 years weld inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), resistance welding, and robotic welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Experience using precision inspection equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, height gauges).
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections per AWS standards, customer specs, and drawings.
• Verify weld quality through prototype and production manufacturing.
• Interpret welding symbols, blueprints, GD&T, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1, and aerospace requirements.
• Review WPS, PQR, and WPQ documents; support PPAP and FAIR tasks.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections; maintain quality records.

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Weld inspection experience

GMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) knowledge

Read drawings & GD&T

Inspection equipment proficiency

Documentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Independent cross-department work

Communication skills

Aerospace experience preferred

AS9100/NADCAP knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Height Gauges

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Weld Inspector to join our quality team in Missouri. You will perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and customer specifications, and verify weld quality in prototypes and production runs.

Ideal candidates have an AWS CWI, 5+ years in manufacturing, and deep knowledge of MIG/TIG, welding symbols, GD&T, and precision inspection tools. You will collaborate across departments and support audits, PPAP, and quality initiatives.