Certified Welding Inspector

gpac; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for the visual inspection of welded joints, ensuring compliance with detailed specifications and standards. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining high-quality standards in heavy structural steel assemblies. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be valued. If you have a passion for welding inspection and a desire to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a CWI with 3-5 years of heavy steel assembly inspection experience.
• Ability to read shop drawings and understand weld symbols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welded joints and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepare documentation for certification and maintain inspection results.
• Assist in resolving quality non-conformances in a timely manner.

Skills

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Welding of heavy steel assemblies

Reading shop drawings

Knowledge of AWS and AISC specifications

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CWI certification

Job description

This range is provided by gpac. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Primary duties will include the visual welding inspection of poles and heavy structural steel assemblies for compliance to the specified detail drawings as well as AWS and AISC specifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in the welding of heavy steel assemblies, preferably with a portion of that time spent in an inspection role.
• An in depth ability to read and understand shop drawings, especially weld symbols.
• Basic knowledge of ASIC and AWS national codes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement techniques desired.
• Maintain an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement, and an active contribution to the teamwork concepts.
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, follow directions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Has overall responsibility for performing the visual inspection of welded joints at the assigned plant.
• Ensure that the fabricated steel is welded as planned, meets customer specifications, and inspections are completed as required to support workflow and sequence.
• Reports and maintains inspection results. Prepares documentation required by the customer for certification that all quality procedures were followed.
• Performs in-process weld inspections on poles and heavy structural steel welded assemblies.
• Monitoring, and executing activities related to ensuring that inspections of welded assemblies are completed to the requirements of applicable specifications and codes.
• Reads new project specifications.
• Interprets drawings, customer specifications and standards of moderate complexity.
• Assists in identifying and solving quality non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assists shop employees with questions and clarifications on QC issues as needed.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CWI

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage