Certified Welding Inspector (Quality CWI)

Ready to Lead Quality in Structural Steel? Are you a Certified Welding Inspector who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are hiring for a premier, rapidly growing structural steel fabrication facility to find a dynamic QA/QC Manager. If you are a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of AISC standards, this is your opportunity to lead a top-tier quality management system and make a lasting impact. We value your expertise and believe hard work should be rewarded. When you join the team, you will enjoy a highly competitive salary based on your experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life and career:

• Company Vehicle: Company pickup truck provided that you can take home.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with company matching and retirement plan options.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account (HSA) and life insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 2-week paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Professional Growth: Clear career advancement opportunities within an expanding fabrication company.

salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

As the Certified Welding Inspector, you will ensure complete compliance with AISC certification, AWS welding codes, and customer requirements. Your primary duties will include:

• Compliance & Audits: Administer the Quality Management System in accordance with AISC standards and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code; prepare for and lead all annual AISC audits and customer inspections.

• Welding Quality & Documentation: Manage all welding quality activities, including maintaining WPS/PQR documentation, overseeing welder qualifications, tracking weld inspections, and handling non-conformance reporting.

• Inspections & Testing: Oversee incoming materials, in-process fabrication, and final products; review shop drawings and coordinate third-party testing and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with project management, detailing, and production teams to swiftly resolve quality issues and maintain material traceability throughout the fabrication process.

• Continuous Improvement & Leadership: Lead initiatives to improve fabrication quality and efficiency, and train shop personnel on quality standards and inspection methods.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated QA/QC experience specifically within structural steel fabrication.

• Certification (Must-Have): Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation is required.

• Ultrasonic Testing experience is a plus

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• Certified Welding Inspector (1 year of experience is required)
• Welding Inspection (2 years of experience is required)
• AISC Knowledge (1 year of experience is required)
• Team Leadership
• Quality Inspection
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Blueprint Reading

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.