Senior Weld Inspector & Instructor (CWI)

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 76,500 - 103,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan 401(k) with 401(k) 匹配

Healthcare, Dental & Vision insurance

Flexible spending account or Health-s\

Job summary

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC in Schaumburg, IL, is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector/Instructor (CWI) / Certified Weld Engineer to oversee weld quality, training, and process improvement on day shift. The role combines inspection expertise with hands‑on coaching to elevate production welding performance.

The candidate should hold AWS CWI, be able to train on 6G welds, and preferably be CWE certified, with at least five years in welding within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Ability to execute and train on 6G Welds required.
• Preferred: Certified Welding Engineer (CWE).
• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of AWS welding codes and standards.
• Experience interpreting blueprints, welding symbols, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of welding processes including MIG, TIG, FCAW, and GMAW (as applicable).
• Experience with welding codes and standards (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API, ISO, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS, customer, and internal quality standards.
• Interpret welding symbols, engineering drawings, specifications, and welding codes to ensure travelers, work instructions and jobs are scoped and set-up appropriately.
• Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), PQR, and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
• Identify welding defects, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Document inspection findings and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party quality audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve weld‑related quality issues.
• Assist in dispositioning nonconforming material and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor welding processes to ensure consistent quality and process capability.
• Develop and deliver hands‑on welding training for new hires and existing employees.
• Evaluate welder proficiency and provide coaching to improve technique, quality, and productivity.
• Conduct welder qualification testing and maintain qualification records.
• Develop training materials, work instructions, and welding best practices.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend development plans for welders.
• Promote proper welding techniques, safety practices, and equipment care.
• Serve as a technical resource for supervisors and production employees.
• Develop, qualify, and maintain welding procedures (WPS/PQR) in accordance with applicable codes and standards (AWS, ASME, API, ISO, etc.).
• Design and optimize welding processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on improving welding quality and efficiency.
• Analyze weld defects and quality trends to reduce scrap and rework.
• Recommend improvements to fixtures, processes, consumables, and equipment.
• Participate in new product launches and process validations involving welding operations.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects related to welding operations and quality systems.

Skills

Strong communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety commitment

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS CWI certification

Welding Engineer (CWE) preferred

Tools

Measuring equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC in Schaumburg, IL, is seeking a Certified Weld Inspector/Instructor (CWI) / Certified Weld Engineer to oversee weld quality, training, and process improvement on day shift. The role combines inspection expertise with hands‑on coaching to elevate production welding performance.

The candidate should hold AWS CWI, be able to train on 6G welds, and preferably be CWE certified, with at least five years in welding within manufacturing.