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Certified Welding Inspector

Morton Industries Llc
Morton, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026

Certified Weld Inspector

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Position Summary

The Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring the integrity, compliance,
and quality of welded products during new product development and launch activities.
This role works closely with Engineering, Product Realization, Manufacturing, and Quality
to validate weld designs, qualify welding processes, inspect welded assemblies, and
ensure customer requirements are achieved prior to production release.
The CWI serves as the technical welding expert for new customer programs, supporting
successful product launches through weld inspection, process validation, documentation,
and continuous improvement.
Essential Responsibilities

  • Inspect and validate welded assemblies during new product development and
  • launch activities.
  • Review customer drawings, specifications, and welding requirements to ensure

compliance.

  • Verify weld joint design, fit-up, weld size, penetration, and overall workmanship

meet applicable standards and customer expectations.requirements.new products.customer specifications.to implement corrective actions.manutacturing teams.Physical Requirementsproduction facility.equipment.Primary Internal CustomersSuccess MeasuresSuccess in this role will be measured by:

  • Support First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP submissions, and customer qualification
  • Assist Engineering in developing weld procedures and manufacturing standards for
  • Validate welding parameters and process capability prior to production release.
  • Coordinate and witness weld qualification testing as required.
  • Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS standards and applicable
  • Recommend and coordinate nondestructive testing (NDT) when required.
  • Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
  • Identify weld defects, determine root causes, and work with cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication with customers, suppliers, engineering, and
  • Ability to make sound technical decisions regarding weld acceptance.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and inspect manufactured components throughout the
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to work in manufacturing environments with appropriate personal protective
  • Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed weld inspections.
  • Product Realization
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Production Supervisors
  • Quality Assurance
  • Sales and Customer Service
  • Successful qualification of welds for new product launches.
  • On-time completion of weld validations supporting launch schedules.
  • Reduced launch-related welding defects.
  • Customer acceptance of welded products without quality concerns.
  • Accurate and timely completion of inspection documentation.
  • Effective collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure production readiness.Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be certified as a CWI through the American Welding Inspector

Morton Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability. Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $115,000

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