CWI-Certified Weld Instructor

Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing in Indianapolis is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for our new facility. You will visually inspect welded components, review drawings and weld procedures, and ensure compliance with ASME and AWS codes while supporting training and qualification efforts.

In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to establish consistent inspection practices as the plant ramps up, maintain accurate records, and drive

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of welding and welding inspection experience.
• Experience with stainless steel and high-performance alloys.
• Knowledge of ASME Section IX and AWS welding codes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and weld symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.
• Effective communication with welders, supervisors, engineers, and quality staff.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and inspection reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welded components during fabrication and final inspection.
• Verify work against drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and procedures per AWS and ASME.
• Review procedures, qualifications, and consumables for compliance.
• Support welder qualification testing and maintain qualification records.
• Provide welding quality training and retraining on procedures and inspections.
• Perform nondestructive testing within scope and coordinate external testing as needed.
• Record inspection results and corrective actions in the quality system.
• Investigate weld defects with teams to prevent recurrence.
• Establish inspection checkpoints and standard work during startup and ramp-up.
• Participate in weld audits, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Check calibration status of inspection equipment and maintain records.
• Follow PPE and safety practices; keep area organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Welding inspection

ASME Section IX knowledge

GD&T reading

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Certified Welding Inspector

Use your welding inspection expertise to help set quality standards at a new manufacturing facility.

About the role

Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for our new Indianapolis facility, which produces components and assemblies for data center cooling systems.

In this hands-on, plant-based role, you’ll inspect welded components, support welder training and qualification, and work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to establish consistent inspection practices as the facility grows. Your work will help ensure stainless steel components and assemblies meet customer requirements, applicable codes, and company quality standards.

What you’ll do

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welded components during fabrication and final inspection.
• Verify work against engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, approved welding procedures, and applicable AWS and ASME requirements.
• Review welding procedures, qualification records, welder qualifications, and consumables for compliance with job requirements.
• Support welder qualification testing and maintain accurate qualification records.
• Provide welding quality training and retraining on approved procedures, inspection expectations, and corrective actions.
• Perform nondestructive testing (NDT) within your qualifications and company authorization. Coordinate additional testing with qualified personnel or third-party providers.
• Record inspection results, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the company’s quality management system.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality to investigate weld defects, verify repairs, and prevent recurring issues.
• Help establish inspection checkpoints, documentation practices, and standard work during facility startup and production ramp-up.
• Participate in weld audits, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Check inspection equipment calibration status and maintain traceable inspection records.
• Follow required PPE and safety practices and keep your work area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• At least five years of combined welding and welding inspection experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Experience with stainless steel and high-performance alloys used in cooling system fabrication.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section IX and applicable AWS welding codes, with the ability to interpret project-specific requirements.
• Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and accurate documentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with welders, supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital inspection and reporting tools.

Preferred experience

• Manual TIG/GTAW and orbital welding processes.
• Orbital welding equipment such as AMI, Orbitalum, or Swagelok.
• Stainless steel processing and high-purity welding applications.
• Piping, pressure vessel, or HVAC component manufacturing.
• Welder training and qualification testing.
• ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Relevant NDT qualifications or certifications.
• Facility startup or production expansion.

Our culture

We value Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence. We encourage respectful communication, employee ideas, collaboration, and continuous improvement while protecting confidentiality and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Attendance Requirements:

Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory.

Accommodations:

Essential functions of this position may include but are not limited to lifting, reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, carrying objects, ascending/descending stairs and commuting to work location. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) or other state or federal law, you may request an accommodation.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Position CWI-Certified Weld Instructor

Division Steel & O'Brien Manufacturing

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Location Indy DCC

This position is currently accepting applications.

Salary Range: $65,000–$85,000, 5% annual bonus