CWI - Hands-On Welding Quality Leader (Milwaukee)

Global Power Components; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to own and administer the AWS welder certification program across the facility. This hands-on shop-floor role works with welders, leaders, and quality to uphold welding quality standards.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings and welding documentation, perform visual inspections, and drive corrective actions with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• Must have held CWI certification for at least one year.
• Strong knowledge of AWS welding standards, welder qualification requirements, and welding inspection practices.
• Several years of hands-on welding, fabrication, inspection, or closely related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, specifications, and welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer the AWS welder certification and qualification process for the facility.
• Coordinate and conduct welder qualification testing and certification activities.
• Maintain accurate records of welder certifications, qualifications, test results, and status.
• Monitor welder qualifications and identify certification needs within the facility.
• Schedule testing, maintain documentation, and ensure certification activities are completed efficiently.
• Verify welders are working within procedures and qualification requirements.
• Perform visual weld inspections and evaluate workmanship against drawings and specs.
• Identify weld defects and communicate findings to production and leadership.
• Coach welders on technique, workmanship, and compliance with welding requirements.
• Assist leadership in determining when additional training or qualification is needed.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and welding documentation.
• Support investigations into weld failures, defects, and rework.

Skills

CWI experience

Welding inspection

Documentation

Communication

Reading drawings

Job description

Global Power Components is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to own and administer the AWS welder certification program across the facility. This hands-on shop-floor role works with welders, leaders, and quality to uphold welding quality standards.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings and welding documentation, perform visual inspections, and drive corrective actions with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.