Quality Inspector (CWI)

Description

Join RK as a Quality Inspector – Where Excellence Meets Opportunity  

At RK, quality isn’t just a standard—it’s our promise. As a Quality Inspector, you’ll be the cornerstone of that commitment, ensuring every project meets the highest level of precision and craftsmanship. This is your chance to work alongside skilled professionals in both shop and field environments, contributing to diverse, impactful projects that shape industries.

 

Self. Made. at RK

At RK, Self. Made. isn’t a tagline, it’s how work gets done. People here build more than projects; they build capability, confidence, and careers they can be proud of. With so much work designed and fabricated in-house, ideas move quickly from concept to shop floor to job site. Teams collaborate across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and grow through hands-on work that truly matters.

 

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set. 

 

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

 

Position Summary  

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring conformance with internal quality standards and external accreditation requirements (ISO 9001, AISC, and ASME). CWIs conduct inspections, support audits, and collaborate with production teams to ensure high-quality fabrication practices. This role plays a key part in maintaining certifications and creating a culture of continuous quality improvement. The role and responsibilities expand with each level of experience and competency.

 

Role Responsibilities  

• Responsible for assessing corporate conformance to the Quality Management System (QMS), AISC Certification, and ASME Certification
• Assist with all inspection and testing services provided by RK
• Monitor activities relating to client expectations of the company.
• Report QMS progress, activities, and observations to Quality Manager.
• Review plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances and zoning regulations
• Monitor construction sites/fabrication facilities to ensure overall compliance
• Use survey instruments, testing equipment, and other systems to ensure that product meets code and requirements
• Verify alignment, level, and elevation of products
• Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspection
• Provide written feedback related to the findings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications  

• Indirect supervision.
• Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.
• CWI Preferred

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability  

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety : Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day:  Health, Safety, & Environmental

• Awards : Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry:  Accreditations & Recognition

• Benefits : RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being:  Benefits & Rewards

• Philanthropy : RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation:  RK Foundation

• Development : Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program:  RK University &  RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law