Welding Inspector (CWI)

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Itasca, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$38–$45 Per Hour
LOCATION
Itasca, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Title: Industrial Welder (CWI)
Location: Itasca, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift : 1st 
Compensation: $38-45/hr

Must have Skill Set: Certified Welding Instructor Certification 

 Overview:

We are hiring an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support high-quality industrial fabrication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for welding, inspection, and ensuring all assemblies meet strict quality, safety, and production standards. If you take pride in precision work and getting it right the first time, this is a great opportunity to join a strong, team-oriented operation.


Job Duties: 

 

  • Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and weld symbols
  • Set up and operate MIG, TIG, Stick, and Gas welding equipment
  • Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and aligning for proper fit-up
  • Perform welding in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
  • Inspect welds (visual and dimensional) to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Identify and report non-conforming materials or quality issues
  • Use hand and power tools to finish parts to drawing requirements
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and maintain accurate records
  • Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Qualifications: 

 

  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – required
  • 5+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, Stick, and Gas welding processes
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
  • Experience with inspection, quality control, and documentation
  • Familiarity with forklifts, overhead cranes, and lifts (preferred)


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com