Weld Engineer

The CWI candidate will report to the Quality Manager or Supervisor while working with the quality team, the welding inspector will be responsible for implementing and maintaining quality programs and welding inspection. They will perform technical inspection duties along with adhering to standard quality operational policies, procedures, and standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that the welding procedure specifications are available and deployed in production during all fabrication Assist engineering on weld symbols and drawings Create and implement welding procedures (WPS, PQR, WPQR) Review that the welding procedure specification cover process and material required by drawing Review inspection requirements prior to welding, insuring that they can be met Prior to and during welding, verify that the specified base metal(s) and welding filler metal(s) are used. Ensuring that adequate and valid welder approvals are available, and that only approved welders are used in production. Verification of welding consumables being used (electrodes, filler wires, consumable inserts, gases, fluxes etc.) Verification that dimensions, fit-up and weld preparations are in accordance with specifications. Monitoring and inspect all work performed by tack welders and welders and/or welding operators. Inspect and evaluate welds according to specified inspection procedures, standards, codes, and drawings. Record welding inspection results that were witnessed and prepare associated report Assists the Quality Manager/Team with the implementation, interpretation, and maintaining company quality assurance standards. Maintains oversight of NDT testing inspectors to ensure conformity to company and customer weld inspection programs and regulations. Provides Quality Manager with status reports for internal control on quality issues concerning fabrication processes and procedures. Assist company personnel in the determination of root cause for quality issues related to the welding process. Perform weld quality audits All other duties as assigned Certification , Knowledge, and Experience Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Certified Welder Inspector - AWS D1.1 Minimum five years knowledge of fabrication within the steel industry, of experience in a manufacturing, repair, or operating facility that involves welding Knowledge of welding processes, layout and fitting, base metals, filler metals, heat treatment, weld testing, and fabrication planning is required. Knowledge of the weldability of base metals (carbon steels and aluminum ) is required. Knowledge the weldability stainless steels would be an advantage Experience of welding inspection and related NDE methods (MT, PT, UT), are required. Three years of quality system coordination or supervision in a manufacturing environment required Ability to read blue prints, tape measures, calipers, and micrometers PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Heights, confined spaces, manual lifting, standing, crouching, bending, repetitive motion Material handling SAFETY PPE Keeps area clean Compliance with personal care, OSHA, and company safety rules LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write and understand oral and written instructions, information gathered from meters, dials, calibrated scales, visual display units. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Current CWI certification - AWS D1.1 NDT (VT, MT , PT) Certification

Created: 2024-11-02