Between $35.00 and

$45.00

Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Potter County $14.58 - $25.30 Per hour Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Albers Aerospace

Occupation:

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

Location:

Amarillo, TX - 79111

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/19/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

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Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/16/2026

Expires:

10/18/2026

Job #: 17057409

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

36 Month(s) Age

18 and up DL

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Available Benefits Help for . Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Our core competencies include systems engineering, program management, logistics, production support, aircraft maintenance, and aviation/aerospace services. We were founded in 2015 and since our establishment, we have been attracting the best talent in our fields of interest enabling us to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. We understand and provide expert consultation on weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs. We know defense and we know aircraft systems.

Job Summary:

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) ensures welding activities meet codes, standards, and quality requirements through inspections, audits, and documentation. This role partners with production, engineering, and quality teams to support compliance, continuous improvement, and defect prevention.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform visual inspection of welds and welding-related activities before, during, and after fabrication

Verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and customer requirements.

Inspect base materials, joint preparation, fit-up, welding processes, and completed welds.

Identify, document, and report weld nonconformances; verify corrective actions.

Review, verify, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).

Maintain inspection reports, weld records, and material traceability documentation.

Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and inspections.

Serve as a technical resource to welding, production, engineering, and quality personnel.

Train and mentor welders on approved procedures, best practices, and quality requirements to support skill development.

Participate in root cause analysis, corrective action, and continuous improvement activities.

Promote compliance with safety requirements and welding best practices in accordance with applicable codes.

Schedule:

The standard schedule is four weekday, 10-hour shifts, with overtime as needed based on workload.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not necessarily a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the teammate from time to time; and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Required Qualifications:

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding inspection, fabrication, or quality assurance.

Strong knowledge of common welding processes

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and welding symbols.

Proficiency with inspection tools and measuring equipment.

Strong documentation, reporting, and verbal/written communication skills.

Safety-focused mindset with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree in Welding Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional certifications such as

API, ASNT NDT

Level II, or CSWIP.

Experience welding aluminum a plus

Experience working in regulated, audited, or customer-driven environments.

Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry and report completion.

Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes, tools, and technologies.

Physical Requirements:

Standing and Walking:

Frequent to continuous

Sitting:

Occasional

Manual Dexterity /

Hand-Eye Coordination:

Frequent; ability to grasp, manipulate, and inspect components, including small or detailed features

Repetitive Motions:

Frequent

Reaching, Bending, Stooping, or Crouching:

Occasional to frequent

Lifting and Carrying:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally (defined as up to 1/3 of the workday)

Visual Acuity:

Required for close inspection, measurement, and evaluation of welds and materials

Speaking and Hearing:

Required for communication in a manufacturing environment Working Conditions Work performed primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise levels. Reasonable Accommodations To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Albers Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business need. The pay range for this role is: 35 - 45 USD per hour (Garrett Container - Accident, MD)