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seeking a Weld Quality Technician with an active Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification. This role serves as the primary technical lead for Visual Testing (VT) operations, responsible for the practical application of VT procedures and techniques. The Weld Quality Technician provides critical oversight and technical guidance to bargaining unit VT Level II personnel to ensure welding and VT inspection processes meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
This position balances rigorous technical inspection with the operational need to maintain production rates and efficiency.
Core Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership & Personnel Oversight o Bargaining Unit Guidance: Provide direct technical oversight and mentorship to bargaining unit VT Level II personnel, ensuring consistent interpretation of weld quality across all product lines. o Training & Certification: Lead the training, examination, and certification efforts for inspection personnel to ensure the workforce remains compliant with the company’s written program. o Performance Auditing: Conduct internal audits of VT Level II personnel to verify that the requirements of the written practice are being strictly adhered to. o Technical Support: Act as the first point of escalation for the interpretation of VT indications, providing analysis for engineering disposition.
2. Operational Quality Assurance o Procedure Implementation: Execute and oversee the application of VT procedures and techniques, ensuring all inspections are documented in strict conformance with industry and customer requirements. o Process Optimization: Collaborate with production support teams to improve "hold point" processes and inspection workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput. o Compliance Management: Ensure all equipment and inspections conform to standards by accurately interpreting drawings, blueprints, and applicable specifications. o Documentation: Maintain meticulous product quality records and approve technique sheets as required.
3. Cross-Functional Problem Solving o Collaborative Resolution: Partner with interdepartmental customers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, departments to solve complex quality issues. o Root Cause Analysis: Utilize RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) tools to investigate quality failures and implement sustainable process improvements. o Management Liaison: Serve as an active member of quality management teams, keeping leadership informed of significant quality trends or production risks.
Skills RequiredEITHER CWI OR VT Level 2 Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Requirements: o Education: High School Diploma (Required). o Certification: Active Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification (Required). o Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of direct Non-Destructive Testing (VT) experience. Technical Skills: o Proven ability to interpret code standards and contractual documents governing VT methods. o Experience preparing and verifying the technical adequacy of work instructions and procedures. o Strong technical writing skills for documenting inspection procedures and reports. o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Operational Experience: o Demonstrated experience working directly with production teams in a manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements: o Ability to support "Boots on the Ground" operations in York, PA, including lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing, bending, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
Experience RequiredQualifications: o Experience: 5+ years of experience in VT NDT and Quality Assurance.Experience PreferredEducation RequiredEITHER CWI OR VT Level 2 Qualifications: o Minimum: CWI certification.
Education PreferredPreferred Qualifications: o Advanced: Senior-level CWI designation.
Pay: $42.00 - $43.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
seeking a Weld Quality Technician with an active Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification. This role serves as the primary technical lead for Visual Testing (VT) operations, responsible for the practical application of VT procedures and techniques. The Weld Quality Technician provides critical oversight and technical guidance to bargaining unit VT Level II personnel to ensure welding and VT inspection processes meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
This position balances rigorous technical inspection with the operational need to maintain production rates and efficiency.
Core Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership & Personnel Oversight o Bargaining Unit Guidance: Provide direct technical oversight and mentorship to bargaining unit VT Level II personnel, ensuring consistent interpretation of weld quality across all product lines. o Training & Certification: Lead the training, examination, and certification efforts for inspection personnel to ensure the workforce remains compliant with the company’s written program. o Performance Auditing: Conduct internal audits of VT Level II personnel to verify that the requirements of the written practice are being strictly adhered to. o Technical Support: Act as the first point of escalation for the interpretation of VT indications, providing analysis for engineering disposition.
2. Operational Quality Assurance o Procedure Implementation: Execute and oversee the application of VT procedures and techniques, ensuring all inspections are documented in strict conformance with industry and customer requirements. o Process Optimization: Collaborate with production support teams to improve "hold point" processes and inspection workflows to reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput. o Compliance Management: Ensure all equipment and inspections conform to standards by accurately interpreting drawings, blueprints, and applicable specifications. o Documentation: Maintain meticulous product quality records and approve technique sheets as required.
3. Cross-Functional Problem Solving o Collaborative Resolution: Partner with interdepartmental customers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, departments to solve complex quality issues. o Root Cause Analysis: Utilize RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) tools to investigate quality failures and implement sustainable process improvements. o Management Liaison: Serve as an active member of quality management teams, keeping leadership informed of significant quality trends or production risks.
Skills RequiredEITHER CWI OR VT Level 2 Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Requirements: o Education: High School Diploma (Required). o Certification: Active Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification (Required). o Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of direct Non-Destructive Testing (VT) experience. Technical Skills: o Proven ability to interpret code standards and contractual documents governing VT methods. o Experience preparing and verifying the technical adequacy of work instructions and procedures. o Strong technical writing skills for documenting inspection procedures and reports. o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Operational Experience: o Demonstrated experience working directly with production teams in a manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements: o Ability to support "Boots on the Ground" operations in York, PA, including lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing, bending, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
Experience RequiredQualifications: o Experience: 5+ years of experience in VT NDT and Quality Assurance.Experience PreferredEducation RequiredEITHER CWI OR VT Level 2 Qualifications: o Minimum: CWI certification.
Education PreferredPreferred Qualifications: o Advanced: Senior-level CWI designation.
Pay: $42.00 - $43.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in welding inspector jobs.
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required or strongly preferred
- Proficiency reading and interpreting weld drawings, blueprints, and fabrication specifications
- Knowledge of welding codes including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and API standards
- Experience documenting nonconformances and completing inspection reports accurately
- Familiarity with nondestructive examination methods such as VT, PT, MT, UT, or RT
- Minimum of two to five years of hands-on welding or weld inspection field experience
Tips for Your Welding Inspector Job Search
Lead your resume with certifications
Hiring managers scan for AWS CWI, CSWIP, or API certifications before reading anything else on a welding inspector resume. List yours in the header or a dedicated credentials section, not buried in a skills list at the bottom.
Tailor your resume to the inspection code
A resume that mentions ASME Section IX lands differently on a pressure vessel role than one focused on AWS D1.1 structural work. Match the codes and standards you cite to the specific inspection environment listed in each job posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists welding inspector openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your NDE credentials
Many welding inspector roles require specific nondestructive examination methods such as UT, RT, or PT. Filter your search by the NDE methods you hold ASNT certifications in so you're not applying to roles where you'd be disqualified at the screening stage.
Prepare a code knowledge answer for each role
Interviewers often open with 'walk me through how you'd disposition a weld defect under [specific code].' Before each interview, review the exact edition of the standard the job posting names and practice articulating your acceptance criteria decision-making out loud.
Follow up with a technical reference
After an interview, send a brief thank-you that references one specific technical topic you discussed, such as a weld joint configuration or inspection method. It signals genuine expertise and distinguishes you from candidates who send generic follow-up messages.
Welding Inspector Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most welding inspectors?
The companies hiring the most welding inspectors right now include SME, ARCOSA, and Binsky, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Michigan, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pipeline, refinery, and heavy fabrication employers consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many welding inspector jobs are remote?
About 0% of welding inspector openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most inspection work requires physical presence at the weld location. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include documentation review, procedure qualification writing, and quality management roles that do not require on-site visual or NDE work.
How do you become a welding inspector?
Start by accumulating verifiable welding or weld-related work experience, since the AWS CWI exam requires documented field or fabrication time before you can sit for it. Pass the three-part CWI exam covering fundamentals, code book application, and practical skills. Once certified, build experience across multiple codes and NDE methods to qualify for more specialized roles in oil and gas, aerospace, or pressure vessel inspection.
Can you get hired as a welding inspector with little experience?
Entry-level welding inspector roles do exist, typically at fabrication shops or general manufacturing facilities that prioritize a current CWI credential over years of inspection-specific experience. Candidates who lack direct inspection time but hold a CWI and have hands-on welding background often get considered for junior or trainee inspector positions where they shadow senior inspectors before taking on independent responsibilities.
What does the welding inspector interview process look like?
Most welding inspector interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on certifications, code familiarity, and availability for travel or field rotation. A technical interview typically follows, where hiring managers present weld defect scenarios, ask you to walk through acceptance criteria under a specific code, and may show you drawings or photographs to assess your practical judgment. Some employers add a brief written code-book exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to welding inspector jobs?
You can find and apply to welding inspector jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, code experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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