Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

GCF Technical Services - All U.S. Locations (Traveling Role)

This is a traveling role. You can live in ANY CITY in the United States & we will provide transportation to job sites.

We are professionals in Industrial Solutions – we make factories run better by employing talented people at competitive wages. We are a leader in Controls, Robotics, and Welding Applications and provide a wide range of services to companies in the automotive, aerospace, medical, agricultural, military, and consumer goods industries.

We are seeking talented and motivated Weld Inspector Specialists to join our team! We offer a comfortable working environment, market leading compensation, exposure to new technologies and various industrial environments, and the opportunity to constantly develop new skills.

Summary:

• Traveling, project-based, CWI role working in high profile manufacturing operations (auto manufacturers, leading logistics companies, etc.)

• Hours (ranging from 40 to 80 ) and day-to-day responsibilities are variable

• Position features the ability have input (such as industry, type of work, and location) on the projects that you will have the opportunity to work on

• Training will be provided on a per-project basis to enable new skill development

• Posting covers junior to senior roles and compensation will be scaled on experience and aptitude / credentials

Compensation:

• Starting wage of $40-$55 per hour (1.5x pay over 40 hours and 2x pay over 58 hours per week)

• $175-$250 per day cash “per diem” for food and lodging (average additional cash payment of $50,000-$65,000 a year, tax-free)

• Including per diem, total compensation averages at $40-$65 / hour or $125,000 - $250,000 annually

Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Extensive on job training from industry veterans, including Safety Training, New Hire Orientation, Continuous Learning and Development programs

• Paid holidays and vacation time

Responsibilities:

• Perform visual inspection of welds according to applicable codes and standards (AWS, API, ASME)
• Review and interpret welding procedures (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR)
• Verify welder qualifications and maintain certification records
• Conduct non-destructive testing as required (PT, MT)
• Monitor welding processes to ensure compliance with specifications
• Document inspection results and maintain detailed records
• Identify welding defects and recommend corrective actions
• Train and mentor welding personnel on quality standards
• Interface with clients, engineers, and quality teams
• Participate in pre-job planning and post-job analysis meetings

Qualifications: (pay will be scaled by experience)

• Valid Certified Welding Inspector certification
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW)
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting welding symbols and blueprints
• Experience with common welding codes and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass drug screening
• Willingness to travel extensively (80-100%)

GCF Technical Services and our clients are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.