Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

KTA-Tator, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and employee-owned materials engineering firm that specializes in corrosion protection and asset integrity. As a Certified Welding Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of welding operations across various projects. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while traveling nationwide and adapting to multiple shifts. If you are detail-oriented, customer-focused, and have the necessary certifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a respected industry leader committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and a current AWS CWI certification.
• Experience in bridge fabrication inspection and NDT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with welding standards.
• Travel extensively and work multiple shifts as required.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Reliable transportation

Valid driver’s license

Good computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Current AWS CWI

Bridge fabrication inspection experience

NDT Experience

PCI certification

AMPP (NACE) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

KTA-Tator, Inc. (KTA) is a 100% employee-owned materials engineering firm, internationally recognized as a leading expert in corrosion protection and asset integrity. Five business units comprise the $40 million enterprise offering a broad range of coatings, steel, concrete fabrication and building envelope inspection, evaluation, and testing services in nearly every market and industry.

KTA is recruiting full-time and part-time Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) nationwide. All applicants must be willing to travel and work multiple shifts.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent - required
• Current AWS CWI - required
• Bridge fabrication inspection experience - preferred
• NDT Experience is desirable
• PCI certification is desirable
• AMPP (NACE) certification is desirable

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to navigate the internet

Physical Requirements:

• Close, color, distance, depth vision and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to travel extensively and ability to work outside on occasion (including inclement weather)
• Climbing, bending, crawling, and working in confined spaces and on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs.

Behaviors:

• Customer oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented
• Works well in a team environment and independently

Drug testing and criminal background and motor vehicle check will be conducted.

Candidates must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S.

KTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are ACTIVELY looking to increase the DIVERSITY of our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.