Welding Inspector

A Large aerospace manufacturing client located in Santa Fe Springs CA is looking for a. Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) that will primarily be responsible for managing and implementing the companies welding program requirements in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards and companies Quality Management System (QMS) while also ensuring compliance to applicable customer or statutory regulations. Secondary functions will be supporting general QC Inspection activities.

This is a hands‑on welding quality position responsible for maintaining and updating welding procedures, qualifying welders, conducting daily weld inspections, and managing mechanical testing. The ideal candidate comes from a structural steel or heavy fabrication environment and is comfortable working closely with production teams in a fast‑paced, highly technical setting.

A Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is required for consideration.

• Current American Welding Society - Certified Welding Inspector
• 5 years in a welding/fabrication environment
• 5 years in a Quality Assurance organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, measuring tape and other common metrology instrumentation
• Experience or education in advanced metallurgy (Preferred)
• Experience in structural steel, heavy machinery welding, fabrication, or repair environments
• Ability to perform hands‑on inspection and testing methods
• Strong understanding of mechanical testing processes