Aerospace Weld Inspector - Precision & Quality

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas tax credit

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, is seeking an experienced Weld Inspector to oversee the quality and safety of welding activities. You will inspect welds, verify specifications, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and AWS standards.

The role requires 5+ years in welding-related functions, AWS QC1 certification, ability to read drawings, and strong attention to detail. Union environment with competitive pay and benefits applies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in welding fabrication, inspection, design, repair, or related function.
• Valid AWS QC1 certification or ability to provide verification of previously held AWS QC1.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify weld discontinuities and defects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform production and tooling weld inspections in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct visual weld inspections of fusion welds and metallographic inspections of resistance welds.
• Perform weld pressure testing, hardness testing, and conductivity inspections related to welding processes.
• Maintain all required weld inspection certifications, including Spirit Production Weld Inspection Certification requirements.
• Complete and maintain required recurring training and refresher certifications.
• Interpret and apply welding specifications, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Verify compliance with AWS standards, customer welding specifications, and internal quality procedures.
• Support welder certification processes and ensure welding operations meet established quality standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate weld defects or non-conformanceissues to production and quality teams.
• Cross-train in additional inspection methods and become SIA qualified as required.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and production goals.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation in compliance with company and customer requirements.

Skills

Welding inspection

AWS QC1 certification

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Welding Technology or related field

Tools

NDT knowledge

Welding standards AWS A3.0

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, is seeking an experienced Weld Inspector to oversee the quality and safety of welding activities. You will inspect welds, verify specifications, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and AWS standards.

The role requires 5+ years in welding-related functions, AWS QC1 certification, ability to read drawings, and strong attention to detail. Union environment with competitive pay and benefits applies.