Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Apm-Manufacturing

Orange (CA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Apm-Manufacturing in California seeks a Certified Welder with AWS D17.1_D17.1M_D1.1 aerospace fusion welding credentials and a CWI certification. You will operate GTWA and GMAW machines, weld aluminum and steel, and read calipers and blueprints to ensure precise fabrication.

The ideal candidate has MIG/TIG welding experience (10+ years preferred), reads welding symbols, owns necessary tools, and can set up and approve jobs while training teammates in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

AWS D17.1/D17.1M or D1.1 aerospace fusion welding certifications.
Certified Welding Inspector is required.
High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience or training.
MIG welding and TIG welding with 10 years of experience preferred.
Read calipers, advanced blueprint reading, and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

Operate GTWA and GMAW welding machines.
Weld thin aluminum 0.035–0.060 and steel.
Understand measurements using calipers.
Read welding symbols per AWS 2.4.
Advanced blueprint reading.
Own tools; set up, train, and approve jobs.
Support welding team and ensure quality.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Blueprint reading

Calipers measurement

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GTWA welding machine

GMAW welding machine

Job description

Position Summary

Certified Welder must have certification to AWS D17.1_D17.1M _D1.1 or equivalent Fusion Welding for Aerospace application Specifications, and CWI certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to operate GTWA and GMAW Welding Machines.
Able to Weld thin Aluminum 035-060 and Steel.
Able to understand basic measurements using calipers.
Basic understanding of welding symbols per AWS 2.4.
Advanced Blueprint reading.
Must own all tools to complete jobs, welding helmet, gloves, clamps, pliers etc.
Must be able to set-up own jobs, support welding team, train, and approve jobs.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Quality - Fosters quality focus in others. Improves processes. Measures key outcomes. Sets clear quality requirements. Solicits and applies customer feedback.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

MIG welding: 10 years (Preferred)

Tig Welding: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

Certified Welding Inspector (Required)

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability

Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees. Must know how to read and write English language.

Mathematical Ability

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Basic

Certificates and Licenses

High School Diploma or GED, AWS D17.1_D17.1M _D1.1 Mig & Tig welding.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical 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.

Must be able to list up to 40 lbs.

Must be able to work in a standing position up to 8 hours per day.