CWI - Welding Quality & Compliance Inspector

ACS Manufacturing, LLC.; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

ACS Manufacturing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welding activities and fabricated products meet AWS codes, customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards at the Abbeville, SC facility.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, verifying WPS/PQR, maintaining qualification records, and supporting audits and process improvements. AWS D1.1 knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of welding inspection experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Thorough understanding of AWS D1.1 and other applicable welding codes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welds and fabricated assemblies in accordance with AWS standards and customer requirements.
• Verify compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and applicable welding codes.
• Maintain welder qualification and certification records.
• Conduct welder qualification testing and document results.
• Review fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Identify welding defects and nonconformances and assist with corrective actions.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and customer inspections.
• Assist in the development and implementation of welding quality procedures and standards.
• Work with Production and Quality teams to improve welding processes and reduce defects.
• Monitor and verify calibration and maintenance records for welding equipment.
• Stay current on AWS standards, code changes, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical guidance regarding welding requirements and inspection criteria.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AWS welding codes

Read blueprints

Welding processes

MS Office

ERP systems

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AWS CWI certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ACS Manufacturing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welding activities and fabricated products meet AWS codes, customer specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards at the Abbeville, SC facility.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, verifying WPS/PQR, maintaining qualification records, and supporting audits and process improvements. AWS D1.1 knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.