Certified Welding Inspector

Nelson Global; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector to enhance their welding quality standards. In this dynamic role, you will maintain the certified welding program, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating closely with engineering and production teams. Your expertise in GTAW and GMAW processes will be crucial in investigating new equipment and improving production efficiency. This full-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector while working in a supportive environment that values employee development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Weld Inspector certification required, D1.1 codebook preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GTAW and GMAW welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain certified welding program, including testing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to ensure compliance.
• Train and evaluate production welders, maintaining qualification records.

Skills

GTAW (TIG) Welding

GMAW (MIG) Welding

Welding Symbols Knowledge

Weld Measurement Equipment Proficiency

AWS and ASME Code Understanding

Education

AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

Tools

Calipers

Feeler Gauges

Fillet Gauges

Bridge-Cam Gauges

Job description

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Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Nelson Global Products provides superior metal forming solutions worldwide to the Commercial, Recreational Vehicle, and Industrial markets by executing lean principles, empowering our employees, and leveraging our global footprint. We are focused on the health and safety of our employees, partnering with our customers, giving back to the communities we live in, and protecting our natural environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW: A Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) assists the Engineering, Production, and Quality departments to plan and evaluate weldment quality per customer and industry code requirements. The CWI directs and leads weld quality improvement initiatives and resolves issues related to welding procedures and requirements. Additionally, the CWI maintains the certified weld program by testing and certifying welding employees per customer and industry standards.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain the certified welding program, including weld testing and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with all certifications and testing required by customers (WPS, PQR, WPQR) and maintain all related records.
• Interpret and implement technical documentation such as code books, specifications, lab reports, and rejection/quality reports.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure proper weld requirements and procedures are followed.
• Complete and approve welding setup sheets.
• Investigate and propose new welding equipment or processes to enhance weld quality or efficiency.
• Assist in resolving weld-related failures, reduce customer rejections, and minimize rework by addressing internal leak issues.
• Develop tooling or techniques to improve production efficiency and reduce non-welding labor.
• Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and weld gauges to verify weld dimensions and sign off on job start-up.
• Communicate with customers and vendors regarding welding and weld quality issues via phone, email, or in-person meetings.
• Track and report weld defects, communicating issues to relevant areas.
• Train and evaluate production welders, maintaining welder qualification records.
• Perform all other assigned projects and tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification; D1.1 codebook preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding processes.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and symbology.
• Proficiency in using weld measurement equipment (calipers, feeler gauges, fillet gauges, bridge-cam gauges).
• Understanding of AWS and ASME code documentation.

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Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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