CWI

CWI Quality Inspector

Palatka, Florida, United States

About the Role

The Quality Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector, CWI, Weekend Night Shift is responsible for ensuring compliance with welding codes, quality standards, and Department of Transportation requirements within a structural steel fabrication environment. This role supports bridge fabrication and heavy steel manufacturing by performing inspections, coordinating QC hold points, and maintaining adherence to AWS, AISC, and project specifications. The position operates on a 4th shift schedule, Friday through Sunday, 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and plays a critical role in maintaining production quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality control hold points between production teams and DOT inspectors to ensure required witnessing and documentation are completed.
• Perform visual inspections of materials, welds, and fabricated components in accordance with AWS D1.5, AISC, and project specifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections, layout checks, and geometric tolerance verification using precision measurement tools and Total Station equipment.
• Perform rotational capacity testing of high strength bolts prior to installation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Monitor welder qualification tests and verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications, WPS, and Procedure Qualification Records, PQR.
• Record and verify welding parameters to ensure adherence to established welding codes and quality standards.
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and welding codes to validate fabrication accuracy.
• Collaborate with production supervisors, welders, and shipping personnel to resolve quality issues and ensure inspected assemblies are ready for shipment.
• Conduct Quality Management System audits and maintain accurate inspection logs, reports, and documentation.
• Promote safe work practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and overall shop quality performance.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector, CWI, certification or ASNT Visual Testing, VT, Level II certification required.
• Proven experience in structural steel fabrication, bridge construction, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of AWS welding codes, AISC standards, DOT specifications, and quality control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with inspection tools, precision measuring instruments, and dimensional verification techniques.
• Experience performing bolt testing, weld inspections, and geometric tolerance validation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with inspectors, supervisors, and production teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to make informed decisions based on project codes and compliance standards.
• Flexibility to work extended hours within the assigned weekend night shift as operational needs require.

Desired Qualifications

• ASNT Magnetic Particle Testing, MT, Level II certification.
• ASNT Ultrasonic Testing, UT, Level II certification.
• NACE or SSPC BCI Level I certification.
• Experience using Total Station equipment in a fabrication or construction setting.
• Background in bridge fabrication, heavy steel structures, or complex structural assemblies.

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