Welding Quality & Safety Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Moon Fabricating Corp. is seeking an experienced Welding Quality & Safety Manager to oversee quality control and workplace safety across its steel fabrication, coating, and lining operations in Kokomo, IN.

The role requires a CWI and OSHA 10, with hands-on fabrication experience and the ability to lead quality and safety initiatives. You will perform inspections, maintain quality documentation, manage welder qualifications, and coordinate safety training across fabrication and coating

Qualifications

• CWI certification is required.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.
• At least 1 year of steel fabrication experience.
• Experience with industrial coatings or linings is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes and ASME/ AWS sections.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming steel and consumables for project quality.
• Inspect fabricated components for dimensional accuracy and weld quality.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, D1.6, and ASME Section VIII Div 1.
• Maintain welder qualifications and quality records.
• Train and mentor employees on welding, safety, and quality procedures.

Skills

CWI

OSHA 10

Welding inspections

Quality documentation

Safety training

Blueprint reading

Welding codes knowledge

Leadership

Tools

AWS D1.1

AWS D1.6

ASME Section VIII Div 1

Inspection tools

Job description

Welding Quality & Safety Manager

Company: Moon Fabricating Corp.

Location: Kokomo, IN 46901 — Onsite

Salary: $70,000–$75,000 per year, based on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Required Certifications: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) & OSHA 10

Job Overview

Moon Fabricating Corp. is seeking an experienced Welding Quality & Safety Manager to oversee quality control and workplace safety across our steel fabrication, coating, and lining operations in Kokomo, IN.

This position is responsible for ensuring fabricated products meet AWS, ASME, customer, and project specifications while maintaining a safe and compliant shop environment. You will perform and oversee inspections, maintain quality documentation, manage welder qualifications, coordinate safety initiatives, and provide training to employees across fabrication and coating operations.

The ideal candidate is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with hands‑on steel fabrication experience, a strong understanding of welding codes, and the ability to take ownership of both quality and safety programs.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect incoming steel, materials, parts, and consumables to verify compliance with project and quality requirements.
• Inspect fabricated components for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, workmanship, and compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Ensure welding and fabrication activities comply with applicable AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, and ASME Section VIII, Division 1 requirements.
• Perform and document welding inspections throughout the fabrication process.
• Maintain records for welder qualifications, certification testing, inspections, and quality documentation.
• Identify nonconforming work and coordinate corrective actions with fabrication and production teams.
• Oversee quality requirements related to coatings, linings, and surface preparation.
• Train and mentor employees on proper welding, fitting, rubber lining, painting, quality, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance of welding equipment, inspection tools, gauges, and other QC equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce shop safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Conduct safety meetings, training, and jobsite or facility inspections.
• Coordinate additional safety training with third-party providers when required.
• Investigate quality or safety concerns and help implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection, certification, training, and safety records.
• Work closely with production leadership to ensure quality and safety requirements are incorporated into daily operations.
• Promote a shop culture where employees take ownership of both workmanship and workplace safety.

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Current OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Minimum 1 year of professional steel fabrication experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with industrial coatings and/or lining applications.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.6 welding codes.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division 1.
• Experience performing welding and fabrication inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and project specifications.
• Understanding of welder qualification and certification requirements.
• Ability to identify weld defects and fabrication nonconformances.
• Experience enforcing safety procedures within a fabrication, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively train employees and communicate quality and safety expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of NACE/AMPP surface preparation and coating standards.Experience inspecting industrial coatings, rubber linings, or other corrosion-resistant systems.
• Additional OSHA or industrial safety certifications.
• Previous experience leading a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Safety program.
• Experience developing or delivering employee training programs.
• Previous leadership experience within a steel fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$75,000 annual salary, based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Stable Monday–Friday schedule.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and training.

About Moon Fabricating Corp.

Moon Fabricating Corp. specializes in steel fabrication, industrial coatings, and corrosion-resistant lining solutions. Our work requires precision, technical expertise, and a commitment to producing high-quality products while maintaining a safe working environment.

We believe quality and safety start on the shop floor. Our Quality & Safety Director plays a critical role in maintaining those standards while developing employees, improving processes, and ensuring every project meets applicable codes and customer requirements.

Moon Fabricating Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.