Onsite Weld Test Coordinator (CWI) – Certification & Quality

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components seeks a Weld Test Coordinator to support CWIs and drive AWS welder certification across facilities. The role coordinates testing, certification activities, documentation, and follow-up with welders and leadership.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with hands-on welding knowledge, strong organization, and the ability to work closely with welders on certification projects in a manufacturing environment in Milwaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Strong knowledge of AWS welder qualification practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support AWS welder qualification and certification activities.
• Work directly with facility CWIs to schedule and administer welder certification testing.
• Prepare welders for certification testing by reviewing welding requirements, procedures, weld positions, and test expectations.
• Monitor weld tests and ensure testing is completed according to applicable procedures and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of welder qualifications, certifications, test results, and certification status.
• Track certification requirements and identify welders requiring initial testing, additional qualifications, or recertification.
• Coordinate certification activities with Weld Supervisors, Weld Leads, production leadership, and manufacturing schedules.
• Assist CWIs with weld inspections and documentation related to welder qualification activities.
• Review weld test results and communicate deficiencies or required follow-up to the appropriate CWI and welding leadership.
• Help identify recurring welding issues and areas where additional welder training or coaching may be needed.
• Ensure welding personnel understand and follow established welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, welding specifications, and related documentation.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to weld quality, welder development, and the certification process.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and workmanship throughout GPC's welding operations.

Skills

CWI

AWS testing

Blueprint reading

GMAW welding

Documentation

Coaching welders

Job description

Global Power Components seeks a Weld Test Coordinator to support CWIs and drive AWS welder certification across facilities. The role coordinates testing, certification activities, documentation, and follow-up with welders and leadership.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with hands-on welding knowledge, strong organization, and the ability to work closely with welders on certification projects in a manufacturing environment in Milwaukee, WI.