CWI/Lead Weld Instructor

Super Steel; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ICHRA health coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays after 30 days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Super Steel in Wisconsin Mequon is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to shift from field auditing to a leadership-focused role. You will supervise high-level visual inspections, mentor welders, and help map quality processes to meet AWS D1.1, ASME, and customer codes.

The role blends hands-on inspection with coaching, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen our fabrication workforce.

Qualifications

• Active AWS CWI certification is highly preferred or proven senior welder ready to test.
• Strong, functional knowledge of structural welding codes (AWS D1.1, ASME).
• Exceptional communication skills and passion for training and developing welders.
• Professional comfort logging test results using MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead precise visual and dimensional inspections on complex weldments.
• Mentor and train welders, oversee new-hire weld testing and skill validation.
• Ensure shop procedures and welding configurations meet AWS D1.1, ASME, and customer codes.
• Review and map destructive and non-destructive testing documentation for compliance.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, weld maps, and quality records.

Skills

CWI Certification

Code Fluency

Coach Mindset

Documentation Skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Super Steel is a premier Tier-1 serial manufacturing supply partner to global Fortune 500 OEMs. We don't just fabricate steel; we build complex, precision-engineered weldments.

We are looking for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) who wants to step away from pure field auditing and into a leadership-influencing role . In this position, you will split your expertise between high-level visual inspection and mentoring our growing welding team to build a top-tier metal fabrication workforce.

• Competitive Industrial Pay: Based on your experience, certifications, and expertise.
• Comprehensive Health Support: Highly flexible Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) with pre-tax monthly employer contributions tailored to your family.
• Immediate Benefits: Delta Dental, vision insurance, and paid holidays active after just 30 days.
• Long-Term Wealth: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching available at 90 days.
• Weld Instruction: Provide hands-on training and mentorship to structural welders; facilitate new-hire weld testing and skill validation.
• Quality Auditing: Perform precise visual and dimensional inspections on complex manufacturing weldments.
• Code Verification: Ensure active shop procedures, techniques, and welding configurations strictly meet AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and critical customer codes.
• NDT Oversight: Review and map destructive and non-destructive testing documentation for compliance.
• Traceability: Maintain accurate, complete inspection reports, weld maps, and quality tracking records.

What We Are Looking For

• AWS CWI Certification: Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector status is highly preferred, but we will consider elite senior welders with a clear track record who are ready to test immediately.
• Code Fluency: Strong, functional knowledge of structural welding codes (AWS D1.1, ASME).
• The "Coach" Mindset: Exceptional communication skills and an absolute passion for training, correcting, and developing less-experienced welders.
• Documentation Skills: Professional comfort using MS Office tools and ERP manufacturing software to log test results.