Cwi Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Welding Inspector – 3rd Shift Trainer

Job Description

This role combines hands-on welding inspection with classroom and weld cell instruction to train new welders on 3rd shift. You will support new hires by delivering structured weld training, setting up practice and test welds, and ensuring all work meets established quality and certification standards.

Responsibilities

• Train new incoming welders during 3rd shift in both weld cell and classroom-style settings.
• Lead weld classes of approximately 8–16 students, providing clear instruction and demonstrations.
• Train alongside another trainer on 3rd shift to deliver consistent and effective welding instruction.
• Set up weld practice exercises and test welds for new hires to evaluate their skills and readiness.
• Perform weld inspection activities to ensure welds meet required quality and certification standards.
• Use Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) expertise to review welds, identify defects, and provide corrective feedback.
• Maintain a safe and organized weld cell and classroom environment during training sessions.
• Document training activities and test results as needed to track trainee progress and competency.

Essential Skills

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
• Welding certification with strong practical welding skills.
• Proven experience in weld inspection and quality assessment.
• Experience providing welding instruction in a weld cell and/or classroom-style setting.
• Ability to train and manage groups of 8–16 welding students effectively.
• Strong communication skills to explain welding techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Ability to work consistently on 3rd shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience setting up weld practice pieces and test welds for training or qualification purposes.
• Experience in training or mentoring welders in an industrial or educational environment.
• Comfort working collaboratively with another trainer to deliver a shared training program.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to weld inspection and evaluation.

Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to shape the skills and careers of new welders while working in a structured training environment. The role offers steady 3rd shift hours, a consistent weekly schedule, and the chance to apply your CWI expertise in a hands-on, instructional setting. You will work alongside another experienced trainer, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in training methods.

Work Environment

This is a 3rd shift position with a typical schedule of approximately 40–45 hours per week. You will work in a weld cell area and a classroom-style setting, moving between hands-on welding stations and instructional spaces. The environment is industrial and training-focused, with weld equipment and practice stations set up for group instruction and testing.

This is a Contract position based out of Peoria, IL.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Peoria,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.