Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

albers-aersopace; Accident (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Albers Aerospace seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welding activities meet codes, standards, and quality requirements. You will inspect welds, review documentation, and support audits while collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to drive compliance and continuous improvement.

You will train welders, participate in root cause analysis, and promote safe, high-quality workmanship in a manufacturing setting. Must be a U.S. citizen with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years welding inspection/quality experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement equipment.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Safety‑focused with commitment to quality and compliance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of welds and welding-related activities before, during, and after fabrication.
• Verify compliance with codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Inspect base materials, joint prep, fit-up, welding processes, and welds.
• Identify and report weld nonconformances; verify corrective actions.
• Maintain and review WPS, PQR, and WPQ records.
• Maintain inspection reports and material traceability documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Serve as technical resource to welding, production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Train and mentor welders on procedures and quality requirements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

CWI Certification

Blueprint reading

Documentation & reporting

Safety & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Welding Tech or Engineering

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting‑edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Job Summary

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) ensures welding activities meet codes, standards, and quality requirements through inspections, audits, and documentation. This role partners with production, engineering, and quality teams to support compliance, continuous improvement, and defect prevention.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform visual inspection of welds and welding‑related activities before, during, and after fabrication
• Verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Inspect base materials, joint preparation, fit‑up, welding processes, and completed welds.
• Identify, document, and report weld nonconformances; verify corrective actions.
• Review, verify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Maintain inspection reports, weld records, and material traceability documentation.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections.
• Serve as a technical resource to welding, production, engineering, and quality personnel.
• Train and mentor welders on approved procedures, best practices, and quality requirements to support skill development.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote compliance with safety requirements and welding best practices in accordance with applicable codes.

Schedule

The standard schedule is four weekday, 10‑hour shifts, with overtime as needed based on workload.

Note

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding inspection, fabrication, or quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of common welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.
• Proficiency with inspection tools and measuring equipment.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Safety‑focused mindset with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Welding Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Additional certifications such as API, ASNT NDT Level II, or CSWIP.
• Experience welding aluminum a plus
• Experience working in regulated, audited, or customer‑driven environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.
• Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry and report completion.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes, tools, and technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Walking: Frequent to continuous
• Sitting: Occasional
• Manual Dexterity / Hand‑Eye Coordination: Frequent; ability to grasp, manipulate, and inspect components, including small or detailed features
• Repetitive Motions: Frequent
• Reaching, Bending, Stooping, or Crouching: Occasional to frequent
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally (defined as up to 1/3 of the workday)
• Visual Acuity: Required for close inspection, measurement, and evaluation of welds and materials
• Speaking and Hearing: Required for communication in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

Work performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise levels.

Reasonable Accommodations

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.