Certified Welding Inspector
Direct StartAppleton, Wisconsin, United States
Posted December 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Start is a Wisconsin‑based staffing agency specializing in technical, skilled trade, and professional placements across service, manufacturing, and consulting sectors. The firm focuses on securing full‑time permanent roles while also offering contract and contract‑to‑direct solutions. By investing time early to understand each client’s culture and needs, Direct Start eliminates guesswork, accelerates the hiring process, and consistently places candidates who fit both skill requirements and organizational fit. Its commitment to community outreach reinforces Wisconsin’s workforce development, positioning Direct Start as a trusted partner for businesses seeking long‑term talent solutions.
Job Description
CWI will conduct inspections, review procedures, and support the Quality team in ensuring compliance with codes, customer specifications, and internal standards.
Requirements
- Perform inspections to determine if weldments meet acceptance criteria per applicable codes, standards, or customer specifications (ASME, AWS, API, or project-specific requirements).
- Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification records, including bend testing.
- Read and interpret job specifications, shop drawings, and fabrication plans to ensure proper layout, fit up, and weldment quality.
- Prepare detailed, accurate inspection reports and maintain organized documentation and filing systems.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, production, and other employees.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to welding personnel and less-experienced inspectors.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and management to resolve welding or quality-related issues.
- Assist with audits, continuous improvement initiatives, and other related duties as assigned.
