Weld Inspector

Job Summary

This position is responsible for inspecting welds in-process to ensure they meet customer specifications and company quality requirements, and for maintaining notes and records accordingly.

• Review welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), welder qualification records (WPQR), and non‑destructive test (NDT) final test reports.
• Complete in‑process inspection records.
• Monitor and approve all in‑process repairs of non‑conforming welds.
• Verify that NDT is required and that the notation of “passes all tests” is entered on inspection records.
• Confirm all welds meet customer and/or AWS acceptance criteria.
• Confirm all parts are present and properly oriented on the weldment according to the detailed drawings.
• Mark inspection logs with defects found.
• Re‑inspect any repair or rework that is required after initial inspection.
• Monitor welder qualification testing.
• Develop visual inspection procedures and provide NDT inspection planning schedules.
• Provide training to welders and inspectors in accordance with Navistar General Standard Repair Procedure (SRP).
• Track all defect data and report to Quality Assurance Manager.
• Verify safety requirements compliance.
• Review contract requirements and vendor contract compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current or previous certification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in accordance with AWS QC1 or Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Level II (preferred but not required).
• Certificate from a combination welding program; associate degree preferred but not required.
• Certified NDT Level II in MT/PT preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols as detailed on weld drawings.
• Weld inspection experience with military vehicles desired but not required.
• Proficiency with weld inspection tools, including weld gauges, NDT equipment, and micrometers.
• Two years of experience reviewing and interpreting structural steel plans, working drawings, and technical specifications.
• Clear communication of welding issues and other needs to team members and supervisors.
• Essential functions include, but are not limited to: ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, work in extreme cold and hot temperatures, squat, kneel, push, pull, and stand for long periods of time.
• US Person.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran