Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Jgmusa; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental

PTO & Holidays

401(k) + Matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Training and Further Education

Job summary

JGM seeks a skilled CWI Inspector to join our growing team. You will inspect raw materials, in-process work, and finished products for conformance to drawings and codes, using precision measuring tools and welding standards.

You will verify quality at all stages, maintain inspection records, support audits, and coordinate with other departments to resolve issues. A strong eye for detail and commitment to safety are essential. The role may involve travel to field sites and facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding symbols and inspection tools.
• Proficient reading of blueprints and printed materials.
• Basic math, geometry and trigonometry skills.
• Familiar with FCAW, SAW, GMAW and GTAW welding processes.
• Able to document inspection activities during fabrication/welding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct layout inspections and measure with precision instruments.
• Verify quality at incoming, in-process, and final stages.
• Visually inspect welds, bolts, coatings, and assemblies against drawings.
• Maintain inspection records and calibration logs; resolve issues with departments.
• Support operator training on measurement and processes; assist audits.
• Review quality-related POs, reports, and testing requirements.
• Develop procedures and corrective actions; enforce non-conformance protocols.
• Liaise with outside inspectors and assist with field resolutions.

Skills

Welding symbols knowledge

Blueprint reading

Math & geometry

Welding processes FCAW/SAW/GMAW/GTAW

Inspection documentation

Microsoft Office

CWI certification

Teamwork & safety

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Position Overview

JGM is seeking a talented CWI Inspector to join our growing team! The perfect candidate is a professional who thrives on tackling challenges in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This position will inspect raw materials, in-process work and finished products for conformance to shop drawings, specifications, and codes by performing the below duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete layout inspections, measuring dimensions (length, height, angles, radii, etc.) using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Verify quality at all stages: incoming materials, in-process work, and final products.
• Visually inspect parts, welds, bolts, coatings, and assemblies; compare pieces to detect variations; enforce standards and legal requirements.
• Interpret and apply shop drawings, specifications, ASTM codes, AISC standards, DOT requirements, and welding/bolting/painting codes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, defect lists, and calibration of measuring equipment; coordinate with departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support operator training on measurement, visual acceptability, and processes; assist with internal and external audits.
• Manage NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) training, testing, certification, and documentation; maintain CWI certification.
• Review and approve quality-related purchase orders, reports, and testing requirements.
• Assist in developing procedures, quality summaries, and corrective actions; enforce non-conformance protocols.
• Serve as liaison with outside inspectors; investigate shop/field errors and support resolutions.
• Perform other QA-related tasks as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding symbols and diagrams, and inspection tools.
• Highly proficient in reading blueprints and other printed instructional material.
• Basic Math & Geometry/Trigonometry.
• Familiar with variety of weld processes: Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Sub Arc Welding (SAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and/or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Ability to perform and document inspection activities during fabrication and welding of structural piece members.
• Microsoft Office.
• CWI required
• Self-motivated, collaborative team member.
• Safety focused. Operates equipment and champions safety initiatives.

Education

• High School Degree or GED Equivalent preferred
• Minimum of seven years related experience and/or training in steel fabrication; or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience in the steel fabrication industry or closely related fields.

Physical Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, regular lifting and carrying to move up to 50 lbs., talking, hearing, reaching, feeling, grasping, and push/pulling.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions/temperatures.
• Regular mental and visual attention much or all the time with manual coordination.
• General office environment conditions.
• Flexibility required to travel.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• PTO & Holidays
• 401(k) + Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Referral Program
• Training and Further Education

This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is notall-inclusive.

JGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.