CWI Welding Quality Inspector – Materials & Weldments

Generac; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) II in Belvidere, IL to inspect incoming materials, weldments, and finished products per engineering drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.

The role covers receiving, in-process, and final inspections, verification of welding procedures, and use of calipers, micrometers, gauges, and weld gauges. You will document findings and support corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• 2 years of experience in quality or welding inspection, fabrication, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and components.
• Inspect welded assemblies for compliance with drawings, welding specs, codes, and quality requirements.
• Perform visual weld inspections and evaluate weld size, profile, appearance, fit-up, and discontinuities.
• Verify welding procedures, materials, filler metals, and welder qualifications when required.
• Use precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, gauges, weld gauges).
• Maintain inspection records, reports, and certifications.

Skills

Welding inspection

Blueprint reading

Dimensional inspection

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AWS CWI certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Weld gauges

Job description

Generac is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) II in Belvidere, IL to inspect incoming materials, weldments, and finished products per engineering drawings, specifications, codes, and quality standards.

The role covers receiving, in-process, and final inspections, verification of welding procedures, and use of calipers, micrometers, gauges, and weld gauges. You will document findings and support corrective actions with cross-functional teams.