Welding Quality Assurance Inspector (CWI/QCI)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Browns Summit (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Quality Control Inspector (QCI) to maintain welding QA processes and ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, and customer codes. You will inspect welded piping, structural steel, and aluminum while supporting continuous improvement and certification requirements.

You will manage WPS/PQR documents, maintain qualification records, and coordinate NDT with vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AWS CWI certification; minimum three years as a CWI in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welds and fabrication activities per AWS, ASME, and customer requirements.
• Maintain welder qualification records, continuity logs, certifications, and inspection documentation.
• Develop, review, and manage Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs).
• Identify, document, and resolve quality issues through corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities with third-party vendors.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and quality records are accurate and submitted timely.
• Support quality control activities including equipment verification and final assembly inspections.
• Conduct process audits and support QMS compliance.
• Provide training on welding quality tools, RCCA, and CQI to teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to maintain quality standards.

Skills

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ASME Section IX knowledge

Blueprint reading

Quality systems knowledge

CQI/RCCA knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Welding Technology (preferred)

Tools

N/A

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Quality Control Inspector (QCI) to maintain welding QA processes and ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, and customer codes. You will inspect welded piping, structural steel, and aluminum while supporting continuous improvement and certification requirements.

You will manage WPS/PQR documents, maintain qualification records, and coordinate NDT with vendors.