Certified Welding Inspector

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Manufacturing Welding Trainer to support welding operations, fabrication processes, quality inspections, and workforce training within a manufacturing environment.
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing hands-on welding instruction, evaluating welding quality, supporting brazing operations, and ensuring manufacturing team members follow established welding procedures and workplace safety standards.
The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five years of welding experience, a current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, and hands-on expertise in MIG welding, aluminium, and steel fabrication.
 
Primary Responsibilities
Welding Training & Instruction: Provide practical training and instruction on welding operations, techniques, and fabrication processes. Deliver training to individual employees and small groups in both classroom and live manufacturing environments.
Welding Quality & Inspection: Perform welding quality inspections, evaluate completed welds, identify defects, and ensure compliance with established manufacturing and quality standards. Support inspection activities involving vehicle cabs and fabricated components.
MIG Welding & Aluminium Fabrication: Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for MIG welding processes involving aluminium and steel materials. Support brazing operations and demonstrate proper welding techniques and fabrication practices.
Manufacturing Process Training: Coach manufacturing employees on fabrication procedures, proper equipment usage, and safe work practices. Ensure employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, welding procedures, and operational guidelines.
Training Material Development: Develop and maintain online, written, and hands-on training materials. Design and build training aids and demonstration equipment to improve employee learning and technical proficiency.
Training Needs Assessment: Conduct training needs assessments and task analyses to identify skill gaps and develop effective training programs using the ADDIE instructional design methodology.
Technical Documentation & Support: Assist employees in accessing and interpreting technical drawings, manufacturing specifications, and engineering documentation. Demonstrate proficiency in using relevant manufacturing systems and technical planning applications.
Employee Development & Communication: Establish positive working relationships with manufacturing employees and trainees. Communicate technical information clearly, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous improvement in workforce performance.
High-Voltage Safety Training: Facilitate introductory and intermediate high-voltage safety training programs, ensuring employees understand the applicable safety requirements and operational procedures.
Schedule Flexibility: Support training requirements across different manufacturing shifts and maintain a flexible schedule based on operational and workforce training needs.
 
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is required.
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on welding experience involving aluminium and steel is mandatory.
An active and current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
Strong practical knowledge of MIG welding, aluminium welding, steel fabrication, and brazing processes is essential.
Previous experience conducting welding inspections, evaluating workmanship, identifying weld defects, and supporting manufacturing quality processes is required.
Candidates must successfully pass an onsite welding assessment involving MIG welding and aluminium welding processes.
Ability to read and interpret measurements accurately to 1/32 of an inch is required.
Strong communication, coaching, instructional, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Experience developing technical training materials and delivering hands-on manufacturing training is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher is preferred.
Ability to work in a live manufacturing environment and support training requirements across multiple shifts is necessary.