Senior CWI — Welding Quality & Compliance Inspector

Legacy Industries; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Industries is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect welded assemblies and fabricated components for compliance with AWS standards, engineering specs, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

The candidate will read drawings, identify weld defects, document nonconformances, and verify processes, while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams. Overtime and weekend work may be required in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold current AWS CWI certification.
• 5+ years welding/fabrication/weld inspection experience.
• Knowledge of AWS codes, standards, and inspection practices.
• Ability to read drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welded assemblies to ensure compliance with codes.
• Identify weld defects, document nonconformances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Maintain welding documentation including certifications and inspection reports.
• Verify processes, equipment, and personnel qualifications meet requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Support safety audits and adhere to company procedures.

Skills

Welding codes knowledge

Blueprint reading

Inspection skills

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS CWI certification

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Legacy Industries is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect welded assemblies and fabricated components for compliance with AWS standards, engineering specs, customer requirements, and company quality standards.

The candidate will read drawings, identify weld defects, document nonconformances, and verify processes, while collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams. Overtime and weekend work may be required in a manufacturing environment.