Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Description $35.00 per hour | Full-Time | Urgently Hiring 193 Litton Drive, Lexington, SC 29073 Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch) About Sorinex Exercise Equipment: Sorinex Exercise Equipment, based in Lexington, SC, is a leader in fitness equipment manufacturing and innovation. For over 40 years, we’ve built the highest-quality gym and strength training equipment for home gyms, college athletics, professional sports teams, and the U.S. military. As we continue to grow, we’re hiring motivated individuals to join our team through our direct hire opportunities with long-term growth potential. Position Overview: We are seeking a Certified Weld Inspector to ensure welded components meet established quality standards, specifications, and applicable welding codes. This position is responsible for inspecting welds, identifying defects, maintaining inspection documentation, and working with production personnel to resolve quality issues. A current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification through the American Welding Society (AWS), or equivalent qualification is required. Essential Responsibilities: Inspect welds and fabricated components for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications. Perform visual weld inspections and verify weld sizes, dimensions, and tolerances. Identify weld defects, document findings, and communicate corrective actions to production personnel. Review welding procedures, drawings, and quality documentation . Maintain inspection records and quality reports. Work with welders, management, and production teams to resolve quality issues. Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, standards, and company quality requirements . Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and maintain product consistency Maintain a clean and organized work environment Support additional welding and fabrication tasks as needed Perform all other duties as assigned Requirements: Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification through the American Welding Society (AWS), or equivalent qualification is required. Experience inspecting welds in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings. Knowledge of welding processes, weld defects, and applicable welding standards. Strong attention to detail and documentation skills. Ability to communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally. Ability to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Physical Demands: Lift, carry, push, and/or pull 1-50 lbs. frequently Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, crawl, twist/turn, grasp, and reach overhead and outward frequently Sit, stand, and walk for 1-10 hours per day Work in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, eye protection, steel-toed shoes, and other appropriate protective clothing Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) Matching Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr