What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Weld Inspector position at GTI Fabrication?
Position Summary
GTI Energy is seeking a highly skilled Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) to ensure welded products meet internal standards and customer specifications. This role requires expert knowledge of welding codes, processes, and inspection techniques, playing a critical role in the company’s quality assurance efforts. The CWI will verify compliance, lead inspection activities, support welder certification, and drive continuous improvement in welding operations.
Key Responsibilities
GTI Energy is seeking a highly skilled Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) to ensure welded products meet internal standards and customer specifications. This role requires expert knowledge of welding codes, processes, and inspection techniques, playing a critical role in the company’s quality assurance efforts. The CWI will verify compliance, lead inspection activities, support welder certification, and drive continuous improvement in welding operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspections on welded components using visual, dimensional, and non-destructive testing methods in accordance with AWS, ASME, and other relevant codes.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical documentation.
- Verify WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and PQR (Procedure Qualification Records) compliance.
- Conduct and document welder qualification tests and maintain certification records.
- Identify welding defects and non-conformities; issue NCRs and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain detailed inspection records and contribute to quality reports.
- Collaborate with welding, engineering, and production teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Provide coaching and technical guidance to welders to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Participate in internal and external quality audits.
- Ensure safety and compliance in all inspection activities.
- Required:**
- High school diploma or GED.
- Understanding AWS standards. Will train.
- 3–5 years of weld inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Deep understanding of AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and other relevant welding codes.
- Proficient in visual inspection and common NDT methods (PT, MT preferred).
- Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Preferred:**
- Associate degree or technical training in welding or engineering.
- Experience with NDT Level II (UT, RT).
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working in manufacturing and shop-floor environments with PPE.
- May require climbing ladders or accessing confined spaces for inspection.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000