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Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

JWF Defense Systems
Johnstown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Shift Hours

Generally Monday-Friday, day shift, but will vary with workload

Job Description

JWF Industries is a growing metal manufacturing company, continuing to expand into defense & other markets with long-term work. We're looking for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in Johnstown, PA.

Essential Duties

  • Primary accountability is in support of projects to assure weld quality of parts to the customer drawing or specification requirements.
  • Will help to facilitate problem-solving and issues.


Education Level

Active CWI credential required

Experience

  • Experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend complex diagrams, blue-prints, weld symbols, and written/verbal instructions.
  • Familiar with AWS Welding codes.
  • General knowledge of quality inspection tools (micrometers/calipers).


Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to have the ability to concentrate and perform responsibilities by maintaining a constant state of focus and mental alertness. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands (including gripping & grasping) and reach with arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee will frequently walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements such as color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to wet and/ or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat. The employee is at risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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