Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

The Kelly Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care pre-tax flexible spending options

Paid life/AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The Kelly Group is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector for its Lafayette, Indiana facility. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in structural steel and/or sheet metal fabrication, with AWS CWI certification being essential. The role involves ensuring welding quality and compliance with customer specifications.

The ideal candidate will inspect welds, interpret blueprints, and support audits related to welding quality systems. A comprehensive benefits package, including health care and a 401(k) retirement plan, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in structural steel and/or sheet metal fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of welding quality requirements.
• Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Ensure welding quality and code compliance throughout the fabrication process.
• Inspect welds and develop quality documentation.
• Coordinate welder qualification testing and non-destructive testing.

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.3 codes

Inspection of welds for compliance

Review and interpretation of blueprints

Experience with welding processes (GMAW, FCAW)

Job description

3310 Concord Road, Lafayette, IN, United States

The Kelly Group is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector for its Lafayette, Indiana, facility. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in structural steel and/or sheet metal fabrication. This role is responsible for ensuring welding quality, code compliance and adherence to customer and regulatory requirements throughout the fabrication process.

This position requires the ability to perform these essential duties:

• Have and maintain AWS CWI certification and serve as the company's welding quality authority
• Understand and maintain strong knowledge of the AWS D1.1 and D1.3 codes
• Inspect welds for compliance with applicable codes and standards, including customer specifications
• Review and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fabrication drawings and specifications
• Develop, review and maintain documentation, specifications, records and qualifications
• Coordinate and witness welder qualification and re-qualification testing
• Perform visual inspections and coordinate non-destructive testing (UT, MT, PT) as required
• Work closely with fabrication and quality teams to resolve weld‑related issues
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records
• Support internal and customer audits related to welding and quality systems
• Show a solid understanding of welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW) and guide fabrication team on requirements and best practices

Other preferred qualifications sought include:

• Experience in a fabrication shop environment (structural steel preferred)
• Familiarity with customer‑specific quality requirements and audits
• Knowledge of AISC requirements and fabrication standards
• Experience working with quality management systems (ISO or equivalent)

Occasional overtime may be required for this position.

The Kelly Group offers a complete benefits package, including:

• Health care and dependent care pre‑tax flexible spending account options
• Paid life/AD&D insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan option with employer match
• Paid time off and paid vacation
• Paid holidays

EEO STATEMENT

The Kelly Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.