Certified Weld Inspector

Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO + relocation assistance if necessary

Reference: WJ 0200

Wentworth James Group is supporting an established OEM manufacturing business in Columbus, Nebraska with the appointment of a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

This is a hands-on quality position responsible for ensuring high-quality, engineered welded components meet required specifications, welding codes and customer standards.

The successful candidate will perform visual weld inspections, identify welding defects, monitor repairs and ensure welding activities comply with applicable AWS, ASME, EN and ISO standards.

This position would suit an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector coming from a manufacturing, heavy equipment, hydraulics, metal fabrication or other engineered welded-product environment.

• Perform visual inspections of welds and welded assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.
• Inspect completed weldments against applicable codes, drawings, specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Identify welding defects and monitor required repair/rework activities.
• Review and approve welding procedures in accordance with applicable AWS, ASME, EN and ISO standards.
• Ensure welding activities comply with AWS D1.1 and D1.3 requirements.
• Verify welder certifications, qualifications and continuity records.
• Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols and welding specifications.
• Verify tack weld quality, weld preparation, preheat and interpass temperatures.
• Inspect welding equipment to ensure appropriate settings and operating conditions.
• Ensure weldments receive the required visual inspection and accurately document results.
• Complete inspection, audit, non-conformance and rework documentation.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Operations and Quality teams to resolve welding and quality issues.
• Develop and improve welding inspection procedures, work instructions and quality documentation.
• Support root-cause investigation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with the training and development of welding, manufacturing and quality personnel.
• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and workplace safety procedures.
• Current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI) certification – required.
• 5+ years' experience involving the production, inspection, fabrication, design or repair of welded components manufactured to defined codes or standards.
• 2+ years' experience performing welding inspection.
• Strong understanding of AWS welding standards, particularly AWS D1.1 and D1.3.
• Experience with visual weld inspection and identifying weld defects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and specifications.
• Understanding of welding procedures, positions, consumables, joint preparation and welder qualifications.
• Experience using inspection, testing and measuring equipment.
• Understanding of Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Engineering within a manufacturing environment.