CWI: Welding Quality & Compliance Manager

Alliance Steel OKC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Steel OKC is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welding activities and fabricated components meet codes, standards, and customer specs. You will perform visual inspections, verify prep and procedures, and maintain detailed QC records.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in welding inspection, strong knowledge of GMAW/SAW, and proficiency with MS Office and QA/QC systems. This role supports continuous improvement in quality and safety within a fabrication shop environment.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required.
• Minimum 3 years’ welding inspection experience in fabrication/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, SAW).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols and specs.
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with AWS or industry codes.
• Proficiency in MS Office and QA/QC documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections per AWS or applicable standards.
• Verify joint preparation, fit-up and welding procedures before and during production.
• Conduct dimensional checks and ensure parts meet drawings and tolerances.
• Monitor weld quality to ensure compliance with WPS.
• Maintain inspection reports and quality control records.
• Review blueprints, welding symbols and fabrication drawings.
• Suggest corrective actions and improvements to welding processes.
• Assist in training welding personnel on quality standards.

Skills

CWI certification

Blueprint reading

QA/QC documentation

MS Office

Welding process knowledge (GMAW, SAW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

QA/QC documentation systems

Job description

Alliance Steel OKC is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to ensure welding activities and fabricated components meet codes, standards, and customer specs. You will perform visual inspections, verify prep and procedures, and maintain detailed QC records.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in welding inspection, strong knowledge of GMAW/SAW, and proficiency with MS Office and QA/QC systems. This role supports continuous improvement in quality and safety within a fabrication shop environment.