Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Location:

Omaha, NE 68138

Job Type:

Temp-to-Hire Schedule:

1st

Shift Pay:

$20-$25 per hour

Start Date:

ASAP Openings:

4 About the Position We are seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a 1st-shift, temp-to-hire opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska. This position combines hands-on welding, weld inspection, quality control, employee training, and welding process oversight. The CWI will help ensure that all welding work meets AWS standards, customer requirements, and approved welding procedures. This is a great opportunity for an experienced welding professional who enjoys both working on the production floor and supporting quality and process improvement.

Schedule Monday-Thursday:

6:00 AM-2:30

PM Friday:

6:00 AM-12:00 PM Paid 30-minute lunch Key Responsibilities Perform welding and inspect completed welds for quality and compliance. Inspect welding equipment, machines, fixtures, and welding processes. Set up and operate welding equipment, including GMAW welding machines, spot welders, and robotic welders. Develop and maintain WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and PQR (Procedure Qualification Records). Help develop welding procedures, work instructions, and process improvements. Conduct internal welding audits and assist with external audits. Ensure welding activities meet AWS standards and customer specifications. Administer weld tests for prospective welding employees. Provide hands-on and on-the-job training to new and existing employees. Verify that new and existing parts are produced according to approved welding procedures. Assist Project Management with customer-specific welding requirements. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and welding specifications. Perform grinding and general metal fabrication work as needed. Perform preventative maintenance on welding equipment and tools. Work independently while also collaborating with the welding and production teams. Required Qualifications Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required. Minimum 5 years of welding experience. High school diploma or equivalent. GMAW welding experience, including welding station setup. Experience working with WPS and welding procedures. Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings. Experience using direct-reading measuring tools. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Ability to operate a forklift and obtain forklift certification. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree from an accredited welding program. Additional AWS certifications or ability to obtain additional AWS certification. Physical Requirements Frequently stand and walk throughout the workday. Frequently bend, reach, squat, and kneel. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently. Lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Wear required welding and safety PPE. Pre-Employment Requirements Candidates must be willing to complete: Drug test Background check Client interview Work Environment & Dress Code Casual but professional work environment. Steel-toed boots are required. Appropriate welding PPE is required. General parking lot available. Benefits Upon Permanent Hire Upon permanent hire, employees may receive: 100% employer-paid medical insurance 100% employer-paid dental insurance Employer-paid family medical and dental coverage Potential pay increase based on performance Keywords Certified Welding Inspector, CWI, Welding Inspector, AWS CWI, Welding Inspection, Weld Inspector, Welding Quality Control, Welding Quality Assurance, QA/QC, Welding Engineer, Welding Technician, Welding Supervisor, Welding Procedures, WPS, PQR, WPQ, Welder Qualification, Welding Certification, AWS Standards, AWS Welding Codes, GMAW, MIG Welding, Robotic Welding, Spot Welding, Resistance Welding, Production Welding, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols, Weld Testing, Welding Audits, Quality Inspection, Quality Control Inspector, Manufacturing Quality, Industrial Welding, Welding Process Improvement, Welding Training, Welder Training, Omaha Nebraska, 1st Shift, Temp-to-Hire. Apply Today If you are an experienced welding professional with a current CWI certification and are looking for an opportunity to combine welding, inspection, quality, training, and process improvement, we encourage you to apply. Apply today to be considered for this temp-to-hire CWI opportunity in Omaha, Nebraska! #tech1

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person