What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) position at HDT?
Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary products and rugged industrial/commercial products since 1937.
What We Offer:
- Health benefits, including telehealth medical services, Dental & Vision
- Life, AD&D & Disability (paid for by the company)
- 401K with a company match
Essential Duties:
This Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) is responsible for performing internal and external weldment inspections for work in progress and on completed jobs per various contract requirements and AWS codes.
- Performs internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard and/or contract requirements
- Ensures all work performed is to the correct configuration revision and within the requirements of applicable drawings, specifications and guidelines
- Interprets codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements
- Compiles and submits data of acceptance or rejection of weld quality. Properly disposes rejected parts in accordance with Quality procedures
- Recommends and approves repairs while in the process of performing inspection of completed work
- Assists in training and certification of production welders, development of weld process specifications and improvement in welding processes
- Maintains records of qualifications of welders and tack welder, WPS qualifications or other tests that are performed, and other information as is required
- Responsible for stopping weld operations that do not comply with relevant specifications or weld codes
- Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Adheres to all quality and safety standards
- Supports other projects and performs duties as assigned
Education/Experience/Other Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum of five (5) plus years of relevant welding and inspection experience or equivalent training and experience
- Valid CWI certification issued by AWS
- AWS endorsements in AWS 1 (structural steel), D1.2 (structural aluminum) , D1.3 (sheet steel) and D1.6 (stainless steel) desired
- Must maintain and renew certification with AWS, through continuing education and certification testing
- Able to read and interpret welding drawings, weld symbols, weld process specifications, and any other relevant contractual documents
- Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively with management and personnel at all levels
- Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)