Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

Job Description / D2D Responsibilities:
The Certified Weld Inspector will support a major OEM's Defense department's welding operations by ensuring weld quality, regulatory compliance, and consistent process control across MIG and spot welding applications. They will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and automation teams.

Daily Tasks Include:
• Weld Inspection & Quality Control
○ Perform visual and measurement-based weld inspections per CWI standards
○ Document findings, non-conformances, and rework actions
○ Ensure compliance with applicable codes (AWS, internal specs)
• Weld Process Development
○ Develop and validate weld process parameters
○ Use Teamcenter / NX for documentation, modeling, or parameter configuration
○ Work with engineering to refine weld sequences and quality criteria
• Robotic Welding Support
○ Support and troubleshoot FANUC robotic welding stations
○ Adjust robot weld paths and parameters (no full programming required but familiarity preferred)
○ Interface with FANUC controls for diagnostics
• Welding Operations Support
○ Oversee MIG welding operations (primary process)
○ Occasional involvement in spot welding setups
○ Support production teams with weld-related issues and root-cause analysis
○ Supporting team across other functions when welding work is slow

Team Environment:
• Will work onsite in Warren
• Direct collaboration with:
○ Hiring Manager
○ Manufacturing engineering
○ Robotics/automation teams
○ Quality engineering

Extra Details:
• Opportunity to work within a high-security, defense-focused division with long-term potential
• Hands-on exposure to advanced robotic welding systems (FANUC)
• Ability to influence weld process quality and automation performance
• Stable, ongoing contract need — strong likelihood of extension
• Work on innovative, mission-critical defense manufacturing programs


Compensation:
$50/hr to $58/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Must be able to obtain security clearance
1. Active Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) certification
2. Experience with AWS documentation
3. Knowledge of AWS Standards (D1.1)
4. Experience with MIG welding (primary process)
5. Exposure to spot welding
6. Experience with Teamcenter and/or NX for weld process development or willingness to learn
7. Familiarity with FANUC robotics or FANUC controls or willingness to learn

• Defense industry experience
• ITAR understanding/compliance background
• Active or previous security clearance
• Hands-on robot programming experience (FANUC preferred)
• Resistance welding experience
• Fasteners experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.