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Certified Weld Inspector
Technique, Inc JobsCertified Weld Inspector ensuring welded assemblies meet AWS, customer, and aerospace quality standards. Performing inspections, reviewing qualifications, and supporting audits and continuous improvement.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in visual weld inspections, ensuring compliance with AWS standards and customer specifications. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols, with strong analytical skills to support quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing.
Highest-signal resume keywords
AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)Weld Inspection ExperienceGMAW (MIG) and GTAW (TIG) ProcessesPrecision Inspection EquipmentAerospace Manufacturing Experience
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Hard Skills
Visual Weld InspectionsWeld Procedure ReviewFirst Article InspectionWelding Symbols InterpretationGD&T KnowledgeWeld Quality VerificationRoot Cause AnalysisDocumentation SkillsMetallurgy KnowledgeNon-Destructive Testing (VT, PT, MT, UT)
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAnalytical Problem-SolvingCollaboration Across DepartmentsIndependent Work Ability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeCalipersMicrometersGaugesHeight Gauges
Certifications & Qualifications
AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)Non-Destructive Testing Certifications
Industry Keywords
AWS D1.1AWS D17.1AS9100NADCAPISO 9001Aerospace Quality RequirementsFirst Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)Welding EngineeringManufacturing EnvironmentWeld Discontinuities
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWS
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards, customer specifications, and engineering drawings
- Verify weld quality throughout prototype and production manufacturing
- Interpret welding symbols, blueprints, GD&T, and engineering specifications
- Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D17.1, customer specifications, and internal procedures
- Review weld procedures (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ)
- Conduct first article, in-process, and final acceptance inspections
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records
- Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Welding Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Production, and Quality teams to resolve weld-related issues
- Assist with customer audits, internal audits, and supplier quality activities
- Verify calibration status of inspection equipment and maintain compliance with quality system requirements
- Support PPAP, FAIR, and customer documentation as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Current AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification
- Minimum 5 years of weld inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), resistance welding, and robotic welding processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T
- Experience using precision inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and height gauges
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments
- Professional communication skills with internal teams and customers
- Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience working in an AS9100 and/or NADCAP environment preferred
- Familiarity with AWS D17.1, AWS D1.1, ISO 9001, and aerospace quality requirements preferred
- Experience with First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to AS9102 preferred
- Non-Destructive Testing (VT, PT, MT, UT) certifications are a plus
- Knowledge of metallurgy, weld discontinuities, and failure analysis preferred
- Experience supporting customer audits from aerospace or defense OEMs preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development
- Referral program
- Paid training
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement