Certified Weld Inspector

Job Details

Job Location:

Morton North - Morton, IL 61550

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $

The Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance, and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities. This role works closely with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality to validate weld designs, qualify welding processes, inspect welded assemblies, and ensure customer requirements are achieved prior to production release. The CWI serves as the technical welding expert for new customer programs, supporting successful product launches through weld inspection, process validation, documentation, and continuous improvement.

• Inspect and validate welded assemblies during new product development and launch activities.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, and welding requirements to ensure compliance.
• Verify weld joint design, fit‑up, weld size, penetration, and overall workmanship meet applicable standards and customer expectations.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP submissions, and customer qualification requirements.
• Assist Engineering in developing weld procedures and manufacturing standards for new products.
• Validate welding parameters and process capability prior to production release.
• Coordinate and witness weld qualification testing as required.
• Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and applicable customer specifications.
• Recommend and coordinate nondestructive testing (NDT) when required.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Identify weld defects, determine root causes, and work with cross‑functional teams to implement corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Make sound technical decisions regarding weld acceptance.
• Maintain strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commit to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect manufactured components throughout the production facility.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed weld inspections.

• Product Realization
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Production Supervisors
• Quality Assurance
• Sales and Customer Service

• Successful qualification of welds for new product launches.
• On‑time completion of weld validations supporting launch schedules.
• Reduced launch‑related welding defects.
• Customer acceptance of welded products without quality concerns.
• Accurate and timely completion of inspection documentation.
• Effective collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be certified as a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).