Certified Welding Inspector

Pay or shift range: $34 USD to $38 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Duration of role:
Permanent

Number of Position: 2

At Tatewe are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we are a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

The Certified Weld Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of welded components and fabrications in our manufacturing operations. This position involves performing visual and nondestructive examinations of welds, verifying adherence to codes, standards, and customer specifications, and supporting continuous improvement in welding processes. The inspector contributes to product integrity, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to maintain high manufacturing standards.

• Perform visual inspections (VT) and other nondestructive testing (NDT) methods on welds and welded assemblies to ensure conformance with applicable codes (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME), customer specifications, and internal procedures.
• Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications to verify proper joint preparation, fit-up, and final weld quality (including size, appearance, and defects).
• Document inspection results, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports on weld quality, nonconformances, and corrective actions.
• Identify and report defects or deviations; collaborate with production teams on root cause analysis and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Witness or oversee welder qualification testing and material verification as needed.
• Participate in internal audits, process improvements, and quality meetings to support overall quality management system (QMS) objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and promote a culture of quality and safety in the manufacturing environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support manufacturing quality goals.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in welding technology, materials science, or a related field preferred.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required (or equivalent recognized credential).
• Additional NDT certifications (e.g., ASNT Level II in MT, PT, or UT) preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in welding inspection, quality control, or fabrication within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with structural steel, pressure vessels, or heavy fabrication welding processes.
• Thorough knowledge of welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW), metallurgy, and common weld defects.
• Strong ability to read…