Certified Welding Inspector | Quality & NDT Lead

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Quality Control Inspector (QCI) in Reedy Fork, NC to perform welding and quality inspections across piping, structural steel, and aluminum. This role supports AWS/ASME compliance and quality documentation within a manufacturing/fabrication setting.

The candidate will read blueprints, manage NDT coordination, and maintain QC records, with 3+ years CWI experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of CWI experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, ASME Section IX, and ASME B31.3.
• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, P&IDs, and isometric drawings.
• Knowledge of welding QC, RCCA, CQI, and quality documentation.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional weld inspections.
• Inspect fabrication to AWS, ASME, customer, drawings and specification requirements.
• Maintain welder qualifications, continuity logs, certifications, and inspection records.
• Develop and maintain WPSs and PQRs.
• Coordinate third-party NDT activities.
• Document quality issues and support corrective actions and RCCA.
• Support process audits, QMS compliance, equipment verification, and final inspections.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and operations on quality issues.

Skills

AWS CWI

Blueprint reading

Welding QC

ASME knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Quality Control Inspector (QCI) in Reedy Fork, NC to perform welding and quality inspections across piping, structural steel, and aluminum. This role supports AWS/ASME compliance and quality documentation within a manufacturing/fabrication setting.

The candidate will read blueprints, manage NDT coordination, and maintain QC records, with 3+ years CWI experience and strong problem-solving skills.