Certified Welding Inspector - Welding Quality Lead (IN)

Wellins Inc; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellins Inc is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect welds on steel structures and pipe, ensuring AWS compliance, and to develop welding manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and communicates effectively in a team environment on site in Indiana.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, weld map creation, and NCR documentation, plus coordinating NDT and maintaining welding documentation.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required; extensive welding inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to write/maintain welding manuals and procedures; strong documentation skills.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 Steel Welding Code and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steel structures and welds per AWS D1.1 and project drawings.
• Perform VT visual weld inspections on structures and pipe; verify weld size and discontinuities.
• Develop and maintain welding manuals, WPS, PQR, and WPQ records.
• Verify welder qualifications and administer tests as needed.
• Coordinate NDT (UT, MT, PT, RT) with technicians and review results.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, weld maps, and logs; issue NCRs.
• Collaborate with production teams to address rejected welds and corrective actions.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and comply with health and safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Welding inspections

NDT knowledge

Reading weld symbols

Education

AWS CWI certification

State-required certifications/licenses

Job description

Wellins Inc is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect welds on steel structures and pipe, ensuring AWS compliance, and to develop welding manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and communicates effectively in a team environment on site in Indiana.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, weld map creation, and NCR documentation, plus coordinating NDT and maintaining welding documentation.