Certified Welding Inspector / Quality Trainer

Arcosa Wind Towers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Career Development and Certification?

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers is seeking an experienced welding inspection professional to lead quality efforts in our wind tower manufacturing facility. The role targets current AWS CWI or a skilled inspector aiming to obtain CWI certification within a year, focusing on preventing defects early in production.

You will train inspectors, perform visual weld inspections, collaborate with Production and Welding Engineering, and promote a culture of quality across the site including multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current AWS CWI certification preferred.
• Candidates with experience who can obtain CWI within one year are encouraged to apply.
• Strong background in visual weld inspection, weld quality standards, and fabrication processes.
• Experience training, mentoring, or leading inspectors is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, specifications, and quality documentation.
• NDE experience and additional certifications are a plus.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, structural steel, energy, wind tower, or similar welded fabrication environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections and verify compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Train, coach, and mentor quality inspectors on visual examination techniques, defect recognition, acceptance criteria, and inspection best practices.
• Conduct hands‑on and classroom training to develop inspection capabilities and improve consistency across the plant.
• Support inspector qualification activities, evaluations, and skill development programs.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Welding Engineering teams to identify quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Promote early detection of weld defects to reduce rework and improve overall manufacturing quality.
• Perform audits, overchecks, and quality assessments to ensure inspection effectiveness and compliance.
• Assist with root‑cause investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer audits.

Skills

Weld inspection

Training & mentoring

Reading blueprints & specs

NDE experience

Heavy fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced welding inspection professional to serve as a technical leader within our wind tower manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a current AWS CWI or a highly skilled welding inspector committed to obtaining CWI certification within one year. The successful candidate will drive weld quality, mentor inspectors, and help identify and prevent defects early in the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections and verify compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and customer requirements.


• Train, coach, and mentor quality inspectors on visual examination techniques, defect recognition, acceptance criteria, and inspection best practices.


• Conduct hands‑on and classroom training to develop inspection capabilities and improve consistency across the plant.


• Support inspector qualification activities, evaluations, and skill development programs.


• Partner with Production, Quality, and Welding Engineering teams to identify quality concerns and implement corrective actions.


• Promote early detection of weld defects to reduce rework and improve overall manufacturing quality.


• Perform audits, overchecks, and quality assessments to ensure inspection effectiveness and compliance.


• Assist with root‑cause investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred.


• Candidates with significant welding inspection experience who can obtain CWI certification within one year are encouraged to apply.


• Strong background in visual weld inspection, weld quality standards, and fabrication processes.


• Experience training, mentoring, or leading inspectors is highly preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, specifications, and quality documentation.


• NDE experience and additional certifications are a plus.


• Experience in heavy manufacturing, structural steel, energy, wind tower, or similar welded fabrication environments preferred.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

This is more than an inspection role. You'll be a key contributor in building inspection capability, developing future inspectors, improving weld quality, and driving a culture of quality throughout our wind tower manufacturing operation.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Company-Paid Life Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays


• Career Development and Certification Support


• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Shift:

Day Shift

Hours:

Monday-Friday, with flexibility to support production needs, training activities, audits, and occasional support to 2nd shift.

Travel:

Less than 10%, occasional travel may be required for training, audits, certification activities, and business needs.

Location:

We have three openings, one for each site: Belen (NM), Newton (IA), or Tulsa (OK).