What are the responsibilities and job description for the Night Shift Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) position at Barracuda Staffing, Inc.?
Our client, an established structural manufacturing company in the Claremore area, is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join their quality team. This is a hands-on inspection role responsible for ensuring structural weldments and fabricated components meet required quality standards, specifications, and applicable welding codes throughout the production process.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of welding and fabrication, a sharp eye for detail, and the confidence to identify quality concerns and work with production teams to ensure issues are properly addressed.
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 4p-2:30a
Pay: $30–$35 per hour, DOE - $2 shift differential
Position: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform visual weld inspections to verify workmanship and compliance with applicable codes and specifications
- Conduct fit-up inspections prior to welding and inspect completed welds, repairs, and fabricated assemblies
- Perform layout and dimensional inspections on parts and finished components using appropriate measuring tools
- Identify weld defects, dimensional discrepancies, and other quality concerns throughout the production process
- Document inspection results and maintain accurate testing and quality records
- Verify required repairs or corrective actions have been completed appropriately
- Work closely with welding, fabrication, production, and quality personnel to resolve quality issues
- Assist with investigating nonconforming materials, welds, or finished products
- Participate in vendor evaluations and quality-related investigations as needed
- Recommend improvements to product quality, fabrication processes, or inspection procedures
- Maintain working knowledge of applicable welding codes, standards, and inspection practices
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
- Current/valid visual acuity examination required
- Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel strongly preferred
- 2–5 years of welding inspection or quality experience preferred
- Candidates with 5–10 years of strong fitting/welding experience and a newly obtained CWI certification may also be considered
- Strong understanding of weld quality, fit-up, fabrication, and dimensional inspection
- Ability to accurately complete inspection reports and quality documentation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate quality concerns professionally with production teams
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and fabrication shop environment with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, noise, and moving mechanical equipment
- Required PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots
- Must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, squat, and climb throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as needed
This is an excellent opportunity for a CWI with a strong welding and fabrication background who wants a stable, full-time position with a respected structural manufacturer and a consistent four-day workweek.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35