Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Inspector / CWI-NDT Inspector

Location: Bainbridge, Georgia

Pay: $38-$40 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Industry: Heavy Steel Fabrication / Manufacturing / Machining

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Certified Welding Inspector / CWI-NDT Inspector to join a well-established heavy fabrication and machining business based in Bainbridge, GA .

This is a strong opportunity for someone with experience across weld inspection, fabricated weldments, dimensional inspection, NDT, heavy steel fabrication, machining and quality control who is looking for a long-term, permanent position with excellent benefits.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring fabricated and machined products meet required specifications, quality standards and inspection hold points throughout production.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated weldments, machined components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications
• Carry out visual inspection and NDT-related inspection activities
• Record findings for visual, magnetic particle, dye penetrant and ultrasonic testing
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Complete dimensional inspection of components and assemblies
• Prepare inspection reports, welding logs and quality documentation
• Work closely with production teams to ensure inspections are completed in line with shop flow and hold points
• Maintain calibration records for welding machines and inspection gauges
• Prepare and maintain welder continuity logs
• Support first-run, in-process and final inspection activity

Requirements

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector qualification
• Experience inspecting fabricated weldments
• Experience within heavy steel fabrication, machining, construction or a similar industrial environment
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and engineering specifications
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Able to work closely with production, quality and management teams
• High school diploma / GED or equivalent
• Ultrasonic testing experience to AWS D1.1 / AWS D1.5 would be highly beneficial
• NDT experience including MT, PT and UT would be advantageous

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, with multiple plan options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance available
• Life insurance provided by the company
• Long-term disability coverage provided by the company
• Short-term sick pay
• 401(k) plan available from time of employment
• After 1 year, company matches 100% on the first 5% of employee contributions per pay period
• Longevity pay after 5 years of service
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation based on length of service
• Long-term, permanent opportunity with a stable employer

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on inspection professional who wants to work within a heavy fabrication environment, supporting complex welded and machined products for demanding industrial applications.

You will be joining a business with a strong reputation, long-term stability and the equipment, capability and workload to offer a genuinely strong career move.