Certified Welding Inspector

Job Title: Welding Inspector

PAY: Up to $40 depending on experience.

Job Description

This role focuses on performing precise visual and borescope inspections on TIG and orbital tube welds across a variety of advanced materials. You will help ensure that welded components meet stringent quality and safety standards for demanding applications, particularly within aerospace and automotive environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed visual inspections on TIG and orbital tube welds to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

• Conduct borescope inspections to assess internal weld quality, identify defects, and document findings accurately.

• Inspect welds on Monel, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum, and 3D printed parts, applying appropriate techniques for each material.

• Interpret welding symbols, drawings, and specifications to determine inspection requirements and acceptance criteria.

• Document inspection results clearly and thoroughly, including nonconformances, and communicate findings to relevant teams.

• Collaborate closely with welding and production teams to address weld quality issues and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain and calibrate inspection tools and equipment, including borescopes and visual inspection instruments.

• Follow established quality procedures and safety guidelines while working in an open, active warehouse environment.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends in weld defects and contributing to process enhancements.

Essential Skills

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential with AWS (American Welding Society) certification.

• Minimum of 5 years of certified welding inspection experience.

• Hands-on experience performing visual and borescope inspection on TIG and orbital tube welds.

• Proficiency inspecting welds on Monel, Inconel, stainless steel, aluminum, and 3D printed parts.

• Ability to interpret welding codes, standards, and engineering drawings.

• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills for recording inspection results.

• Solid understanding of welding processes, weld defects, and acceptance criteria.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a clean aerospace or similar high-precision manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with inspection workflows in open warehouse settings with segmented work areas.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with welders, engineers, and production staff.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.