Certified Welding Inspector; CWI

Position Title: Certified Welding Inspector

Wage: $30-$35/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 6:30am-3pm

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Certified Welding Inspector for a company in Jefferson, WI. This is a direct hire opportunity.

• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Qualification Records (WQTR) for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure approved welding procedures are current and properly applied in production
• Interpret weld maps, shop drawings, and welding symbols
• Conduct visual inspections before, during, and after welding operations
• Verify base metals, filler metals, and consumables meet project specifications
• Check joint preparation, fit‑up, preheat/interpass temperatures, and cleanliness
• Identify weld discontinuities and determine acceptability per applicable codes (e.g., AWS D1.1)
• Confirm welders are certified for required processes and positions
• Monitor welder performance to ensure compliance with qualified ranges
• Maintain welder continuity logs and qualification records
• Determine nondestructive testing (NDT) requirements based on project specifications
• Coordinate NDT activities, review results, and verify repairs or re‑tests as needed
• Ensure welding complies with AWS, ASTM, customer requirements, and IAS AC472 standards
• Verify fabrication aligns with engineering design and quality standards
• Prepare inspection reports, NCRs, corrective action documentation, and related records
• Maintain traceability of materials, welds, and inspections
• Verify raw material upon receipt meets grade, specifications, and certifications
• Participate in internal audits and shop quality checks
• Confirm calibration status of welding equipment and measuring devices
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitor safe welding practices, PPE use, ventilation, and equipment condition
• Report hazards and support welding‑related safety training
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers, and project managers to resolve welding issues
• Communicate discrepancies, requirements, and corrective actions effectively

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
• Strong knowledge of AWS codes (e.g., AWS D1.1, D1.3)
• Experience interpreting WPS, PQR, WQTR, weld maps, and fabrication drawings
• Proven ability to perform visual weld inspections and identify discontinuities
• Familiarity with NDT methods (VT required; MT/PT/UT/RT knowledge preferred)
• Understanding of IAS AC472 compliance requirements preferred
• Working knowledge of raw material verification, traceability, and fabrication processes
• Ability to prepare accurate inspection reports, NCRs, and documentation
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with welders, supervisors, engineers, and QC staff
• Knowledge of shop safety, PPE, and safe welding practices
• Proficiency with computers and quality documentation systems
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to maintain quality under pressure

QPS Employment Group is a full‑service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

• Access to sought‑after positions with leading employers
• Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
• Over 40 years of staffing experience

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