AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Supplier Quality

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Work Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week
Work Environment: Onsite
Travel: Up to 30%

Position Overview

GableTek is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to serve as the technical lead for welding, fabrication, and supplier quality.

This position will be responsible for evaluating suppliers, conducting audits and inspections, reviewing welding documentation, and ensuring fabricated components meet applicable AWS, ASME, ISO, and project quality requirements.

The position is based onsite in Salt Lake City, Utah, with preference given to local candidates. Travel of up to 30% will be required for supplier inspections and audits, typically consisting of 2–3-day trips to locations including Michigan, Colorado Springs, and other supplier facilities.

Flexible Schedule

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with flexibility in start time. Typical schedules may include:

• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for fabrication and welding supplier quality across the supplier base.
• Lead supplier technical evaluations to verify compliance with AWS, ASME, ISO 9001, and project-specific requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and onsite assessments of manufacturing processes, welding operations, quality systems, and fabrication capabilities.
• Review and approve critical supplier documentation, including:
  • Engineering and fabrication drawings
  • Material Test Reports (MTRs)
  • Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
  • Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
  • Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQR)
  • Production Part Approval Process documentation (PPAP)
  • Weld maps
  • NDT inspection reports
• Verify material identification and traceability, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with applicable specifications.
• Review and verify Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) requirements and inspection results.
• Perform receiving inspections on structural steel and fabricated components.
• Identify welding or fabrication nonconformances and work with suppliers to develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier quality, welding processes, and fabrication standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection, audit, and supplier quality documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Strong knowledge of applicable welding codes and standards, including:
  • AWS D1.1
  • AWS D1.2
  • AWS D1.3
  • AWS D1.6
  • AWS B2.1
  • ASME Section IX
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes, including:
  • FCAW – Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • GMAW – Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Working knowledge of NDT methods, including:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Visual Testing (VT)
• Familiarity with ASNT SNT-TC-1A and applicable weld inspection/acceptance criteria.
• Experience reviewing welding procedures, qualifications, inspection reports, and material certifications.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% for supplier audits and inspections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• Experience within industrial manufacturing, structural steel, or metal fabrication environments.
• Previous experience conducting onsite supplier audits and source inspections.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.