Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Weld Inspector will perform inspections of welded, lined, and coated assemblies to verify that they meet required standards.

• Perform visual inspections of welded assemblies to verify that standards are met.
• Verify and ensure that appropriate welding equipment is used for the work.
• Verify and ensure that the welding is performed in compliance with the applicable welding procedure.
• Witness and supervise performance testing of outside agencies (as appropriate).
• Verify documentation of procedure qualification test results.
• Document results of inspections.
• Ensure requalification requirements are maintained.
• Interpret drawings and documents.
• Inspect and test welded joints of work currently in progress and work that is completed.
• Inspect to ensure that dimensions, linings and coatings are in conformance with contract drawings and work order specifications.
• Perform inspection and testing of production weld samples, linings and coatings.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Must follow and enforce all safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years related experience and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have valid Certificate of Welding Inspector (AWS QC1 CWI).
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Must be able to speak effectively before managers or groups of employees.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to compute ratio and percent and to interpret bar graphs.
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret job drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to operate computer controlled hydrostatic test stand, including reading and interpreting console indicators and gauges, and using control console to conduct tests.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification as ASNT-SNT-TC-1A Level II in Magnetic Particle (MT), Dye Penetrate (PT), and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) NDE preferred.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks with conflicting priorities preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
5 days ago