Quality Engineer / CWI

Metfab Engineering, Inc.; North Attleborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus after 6 months

Job summary

Metfab Engineering, Inc. in North Attleborough, MA, is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a full-time, on-site role. You will inspect welds, read drawings, and develop weld maps, delivering detailed reports and ensuring AWS/ASME compliance.

The position emphasizes shop-floor presence and collaboration with production and quality teams. The ideal candidate holds CWI with AWS QC1, strong MS Excel/Acrobat skills, and familiarity with relevant AWS/ASME codes; AutoCAD is a plus, with a

Qualifications

• CWI certification (AWS QC1) required or pending.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1, D1.6, B2.1, A2.4, ASME IX.
• Proficient with Excel and PDF/Acrobat tools.
• AutoCAD experience a plus; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final weld inspections per codes and specs.
• Read drawings/blueprints and customer specs.
• Create detailed weld maps from layouts and drawings.
• Generate inspection reports with joints, certs, and test docs.
• Ensure compliance with AWS/ASME standards.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and traceability.

Skills

CWI Certification (AWS QC1)

AWS D1.1 / D1.6 / B2.1 / A2.4

ASME Section IX

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

AutoCAD

Attention to detail

Shop-floor independence

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title:

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Location:

Metfab Engineering, Inc. in North Attleborough, MA

Schedule:

Full-Time | On-site

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in a full-time, on-site capacity. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of welded assemblies through in-process inspections and detailed reporting. This is a hands-on position focused on shop-floor presence, documentation, and collaboration with production and quality teams.

Core Responsibilities Include:

• Perform in-process and final weld inspections in accordance with applicable codes and specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications
• Develop detailed weld maps using internal layouts and customer-supplied drawings
• Generate comprehensive weld inspection reports including:
  • Itemized weld joints and seams
  • Material and filler certifications
  • Welder certifications and activity reports
  • WPS and PQR documentation
  • Inspection dates and third-party test reports
  • Stud test reports
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, including AWS and ASME standards
• Maintain detailed, accurate records in support of internal audits and customer traceability requirements

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• CWI Certification (AWS QC1 required)
• Familiarity with relevant codes:
  • AWS D1.1, D1.6, B2.1, A2.4
  • ASME Section IX
  • AGS-G006
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Basic AutoCAD experience a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently on the shop floor

Note:

While CWE certification is respected, this role does not require a welding engineer and may not be the best fit for someone seeking engineering-level responsibilities.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Physical Requirement: Balancing; climbing; bending; stooping; crawling; some light, moderate, heavy lifting and carrying; must have fine motor skills; be able to grasp small items; kneeling; pushing; reaching above shoulder; pulling hand over hand; ability to do a repetitive motion; and the ability to sit, stand and walk for most of the day. Mobility requirement enough to move around the production area safely and various types of customer locations
• Visual Requirement: Must be able to visually read documents, read from a computer screen, see system details
• Hearing Requirement: Must be able to hear and speak on the phone and in person to convey information. Must be able to identify hazard sounds and be aware of the environment on the production floor/customer sites for safety
• Mental Requirement: Comprehension, Organization, Reasoning, Decision Making, Communication, and Mathematics

Benefits

Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K, life insurance &more. Sign-on bonus available after 6 months of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MBRAUN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which MBRAUN has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Metfab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Metfab has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, and all other terms and conditions of employment.