Certified Welding Inspector

Atlantic Constructors Inc
  • Richmond, VA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!

    $0.00 COST FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, SHORT TERM DISABILITY & LIFE INSURANCE (EMPLOYEE ONLY) COVERAGE!

    Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

    Benefits:

    • Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
    • Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
    • Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
    • Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
    • Vision Insurance Plan
    • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
    • Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
    • Wellness Programs

    Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

    Join a Growing Modular Manufacturing Team

    We are seeking an experienced and motivated Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support the manufacturing of high-quality modular structures and welded assemblies. This position is responsible for ensuring welding operations meet applicable codes, engineering requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations throughout the fabrication process.

    The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with strong structural welding inspection experience who is passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role offers significant growth potential as our quality and compliance programs continue to expand.

    Position Overview

    The Certified Welding Inspector will perform inspections of welded components and assemblies during fabrication and final production stages. Working closely with production personnel, engineering, and quality teams, the CWI will ensure all welds and welded structures conform to approved drawings, welding procedures, regulatory requirements, and company standards.

    This position serves as the primary technical resource for welding quality within the facility and plays a critical role in delivering safe, code-compliant, and customer-ready modular products.

    Key Responsibilities

    Welding Inspection & Quality Control

    • Perform visual inspections of welded components and assemblies throughout fabrication and final assembly.
    • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ), and applicable welding codes.
    • Inspect structural steel frames, skids, lifting assemblies, equipment supports, and modular building components.
    • Identify, document, and report welding nonconformances and quality issues.
    • Verify corrective actions and repair activities are completed in accordance with applicable requirements.
    • Conduct dimensional and workmanship inspections as required.

    Quality Assurance Activities

    • Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
    • Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality records.
    • Verify compliance with fabrication drawings, engineering documents, specifications, and quality procedures.
    • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
    • Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

    Welding Program Support

    • Maintain welder qualification and continuity records.
    • Assist in the administration of welding quality programs and procedures.
    • Support training initiatives related to welding quality and inspection requirements.
    • Monitor welding consumable storage and handling practices.
    • Assist with calibration and maintenance verification of inspection equipment.

    Compliance & Regulatory Support

    • Assist with Third-Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) inspections.
    • Support compliance with modular construction and industrialized building requirements.
    • Participate in customer, regulatory, and certification audits as required.
    • Promote adherence to company safety policies and quality standards.

    Required Qualifications

    • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Minimum of 3 years of welding inspection experience.
    • Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication and welded assemblies.
    • Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, fabrication drawings, and engineering documents.
    • Working knowledge of FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding processes.
    • Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in modular construction, industrialized building manufacturing, or heavy structural fabrication.
    • Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
    • Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
    • Additional NDT certifications such as VT, PT, MT, or UT.
    • Experience supporting TPIA inspections and regulatory compliance programs.
    • Previous involvement in quality management or continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Bilingual (Spanish and English)

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspections throughout a manufacturing facility.
    • Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas.
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
    • Ability to work in fabrication, assembly, and outdoor environments as required.

    Career Growth Opportunity

    This position is expected to evolve alongside the growth of our manufacturing and quality programs. Future opportunities may include:

    • Lead Welding Inspector
    • Welding Quality Supervisor
    • Quality Assurance Supervisor
    • Quality Manager Development Path

    Candidates interested in long-term career advancement within a growing modular manufacturing organization are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Why Join Us?

    • Stable and growing manufacturing environment
    • Opportunity to help build and shape quality systems
    • Exposure to modular construction and industrialized manufacturing
    • Competitive compensation and benefits
    • Professional development and advancement opportunities
    • Collaborative team-oriented culture

    Apply today and help us build safe, high-quality modular structures through excellence in welding inspection and quality assurance.

    ACIBUILDS.COM

    Final compensation will be determined based on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRichmond, VA

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Disability Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • ISO 9001unmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Lifting Equipmentunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Nondestructive Testing (NDT)unmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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