Certified Welding Inspector; CWI
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Quality Engineering, Production QC/QA, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
$70000 - $90000 per year | Columbus, NE | On-site | Permanent
Own weld quality on engineered hydraulic cylinders for a global manufacturer. Your CWI sign-off is the final word on every weld.We're a global manufacturer of high-end, engineered hydraulic cylinders for off-highway equipment OEMs, part of a large international industrial group with plants across North America. Our Columbus, NE plant builds custom cylinders where weld quality is everything.
Why join us?- Direct-hire role with the backing of a global company
- Be the weld quality authority for the plant, with a voice in process improvements
- Train and develop welders and quality staff
- Green card holders welcome; visa sponsorship available
A global manufacturer of engineered hydraulic cylinders for off-highway OEMs is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Welding Engineer for its Columbus, NE plant. You'll own weld quality from tack to final inspection, make sure only qualified welders are on the job, and help the plant build better welding processes.
What You'll Do- Visually inspect and test welds on high-end hydraulic cylinders and catch defects early
- Approve welding procedures to ASME, AWS, EN and ISO standards
- Verify tack weld quality, preheat and interpass temperatures
- Monitor welding in progress for compliance with codes, standards and job specs
- Make sure all weldments are 100% visually inspected and repairs are done right
- Keep welder qualifications current to AWS D1.1 and D1.3
- Read and review engineering drawings and weld callouts
- Inspect welding equipment for proper settings and operation
- Write inspection, rework and audit reports and keep a detailed inspector's logbook
- Develop work instructions and procedures, and train welders and quality staff
- Recommend process and efficiency improvements
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- 5+ years in welding, fabrication or repair of code weldments
- 2+ years of welding inspection experience
Strong knowledge of AWS standards - Vocational or community college coursework, or equivalent experience
- Able to stand and walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Quality system experience
- Supervisory or team lead experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Direct hire with a global manufacturer
- Your CWI sign-off is the final word on weld quality
- Green card holders welcome; visa sponsorship available
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