Certified Welding Inspector

Primary duties will include the visual welding inspection of poles and heavy structural steel assemblies for compliance to the specified detail drawings as well as AWS and AISC specifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
• 3 - 5 years of experience in the welding of heavy steel assemblies, preferably with a portion of that time spent in an inspection role.
• An in depth ability to read and understand shop drawings, especially weld symbols.
• Basic knowledge of ASIC and AWS national codes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement techniques desired.
• Maintain an attitude conducive to progress through positive change, continuous improvement, and an active contribution to the teamwork concepts.

Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Must possess a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, follow directions
• Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Has overall responsibility for performing the visual inspection of welded joints at the assigned plant.
• Ensure that the fabricated steel is welded as planned, meets customer specifications, and inspections are completed as required to support workflow and sequence.
• Reports and maintains inspection results. Prepares documentation required by the customer for certification that all quality procedures were followed.
• Performs in-process weld inspections on poles and heavy structural steel welded assemblies.

Monitoring, and executing activities related to ensuring that inspections of welded assemblies are completed to the requirements of applicable specifications and codes.

• Reads new project specifications.
• Interprets drawings, customer specifications and standards of moderate complexity.
• Assists in identifying and solving quality non-conformances in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assists shop employees with questions and clarifications on QC issues as needed.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CWI

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.