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Certified Welding Inspector CWI

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: Randstad USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-30
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Ready to Lead Quality in Structural Steel?
Relocation assistance available! Are you a Certified Welding Inspector who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are hiring for a premier, rapidly growing structural steel fabrication facility to find a dynamic QA/QC Manager. If you are a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of AISC standards, this is your opportunity to lead a top‑tier quality management system and make a lasting impact.

Benefits
  • Company Vehicle:
    Company pickup truck provided that you can take home.
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with company matching and retirement plan options.
  • Health & Wellness:
    Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account (HSA) and life insurance.
  • Work-Life Balance:
    Generous 3-week paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
  • Professional Growth:
    Clear career advancement opportunities within an expanding fabrication company.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Shift: First

Work hours:

8 AM - 5 PM

Education:

No Degree Required

Responsibilities
  • Compliance & Audits: Administer the Quality Management System in accordance with AISC standards and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code; prepare for and lead all annual AISC audits and customer inspections.
  • Welding Quality & Documentation: Manage all welding quality activities, including maintaining WPS/PQR documentation, overseeing welder qualifications, tracking weld inspections, and handling non-conformance reporting.
  • Inspections & Testing: Oversee incoming materials, in-process fabrication, and final products; review shop drawings and coordinate third-party testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with project management, detailing, and production teams to swiftly resolve quality issues and maintain material traceability throughout the fabrication process.
  • Continuous Improvement & Leadership: Lead initiatives to improve fabrication quality and efficiency, and train shop personnel on quality standards and inspection methods.
Essential Functions
  • wearing steel toe shoes
  • working in a non-temperature controlled environment
Skills
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Product Inspection
  • Certified Welding Inspector (1 year of experience is required)
  • AISC Knowledge
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Quality Auditing
  • Team Leadership
  • Welding Inspection (1 year of experience is required)
Qualifications
  • Experience:

    Minimum 2+ years of dedicated QA/QC experience specifically within structural steel fabrication.
  • Certification (Must-Have):
    Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation is required.
  • Ultrasonic Testing experience is a plus.
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level:
    Experienced.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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