Certified Welder Inspector; CWI

Locations

Amsted Rail - Granite City Facility, 1700 Walnut St, Granite City, IL 62040, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $60,000 USD to $80,000 USD
• QC
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CERTI
  008543

The CWI performs a variety of duties necessary to ensure compliance with AAR, AWS, customer and internal regulations.

• Develop Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Reports (PQR) per American Welding Society (AWS) requirements
• Inspect and test welded joints of work in progress and completed units for visible defects, correct dimensions, joint strength, bead formation, weld penetration, and conformance with layout, blueprint, and work order specifications, applying knowledge of welding principles and metallurgical properties
• Observe techniques and evaluate performance of welders in the shop
• Review plans, contract documents, and specifications required for fabrication and defect repair
• Mark defective pieces and recommend scrapping or methods for reworking
• Train and certify welders to internal standards
• Schedule and conduct welding audits, including creating and closing out audit findings and determining the proper corrective or preventative actions
• Conduct process and product audits, including creating and closing out audit findings and determining the proper corrective or preventative actions

• AWS CWI Certification
• 5 years of writing and interpreting welding reading
• Blueprint and layout reading
• Ability to work independently, self‑starting, self‑directed
• Skilled with MS Office suite, especially data analysis
• Excellent communication and people skills, including the ability to lead small and large group meetings and cross‑functional teams. Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports and correspondences

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. The exact salary will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a competitive bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Amsted Rail is 100% employee‑owned
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional wellness resources
• Tuition reimbursement, education assistance, and career development programs
• Charitable gift matching and volunteer opportunities
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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