CWI - Certified Weld Inspector

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) in West Chester, OH to perform visual, dimensional, and NDT inspections on welded products and ensure compliance with AWS and ASME standards.

The ideal candidate will hold an AWS CWI certification with 5+ years of welding inspection experience, strong knowledge of D1.1, ASME IX, blueprint reading, GD&T, and weld symbol interpretation, plus proficiency with Microsoft Office and ISO 9001 quality systems.

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS CWI certification with 5+ years welding inspection experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME IX and ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience inspecting stainless steel and high‑performance alloys; familiarity with ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and non‑destructive inspections to ensure welded products meet standards.
• Verify weld procedures, welder qualifications, consumables, and documentation for compliance.
• Document inspection results and non‑conformances in the quality system.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve welding issues and drive improvements.
• Participate in weld audits, training, and calibration of inspection equipment.

Skills

CWI certification

AWS D1.1

ASME IX

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Weld symbol interpretation

Stainless steel inspection

ISO 9001 knowledge

Documentation

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CWI - Certified Weld Inspector

Location: West Chester, OH

Pay: $65-$85k/yr

Requirements:

• AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification required with 5+ years of welding inspection experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.


• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, blueprint reading, GD&T, and weld symbol interpretation.


• Experience inspecting stainless steel, high-performance alloys, and pressure vessel, piping, or HVAC component fabrication preferred.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, digital inspection/reporting tools, and familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems.


• Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Ability to safely perform physical job requirements, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in a manufacturing environment while using appropriate PPE.


• Preferred experience with orbital welding systems (AMI, Orbitalum, Swagelok), high-purity welding applications, PLC troubleshooting, or additional welding-related certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and non-destructive inspections (VT, PT, MT, etc.) to ensure welded products meet AWS, ASME, and company quality standards.


• Verify weld procedures, welder qualifications, consumables, and engineering documentation for compliance with project requirements.


• Document inspection results, non-conformances, corrective actions, and maintain accurate records within the quality management system.


• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve welding issues, conduct root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Participate in weld audits, quality training, certification reviews, and ensure inspection equipment is properly calibrated and traceable.

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