Quality Control / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

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• Quality Control / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Location : Menasha, WI Division : Enerpipe Direct Report : Quality Manager Company Profile Enerpipe is a subsidiary of Enerfab, a privately held fabrication, construction, and maintenance services company based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• For over 120 years, Enerfab has served a wide range of industries—including food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy—throughout the United States.
• The Quality Control / CWI will be a key member of the Quality Department, working closely with the Quality Manager, QC Supervisor, and Shop Foreman / Supervisor.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, ethically sound, and committed to maintaining high standards of welding and fabrication quality.
• This individual will conduct inspections, review procedures, and support the Quality team in ensuring compliance with codes, customer specifications, and internal standards.
• Primary Responsibilities Perform inspections to determine if weldments meet acceptance criteria per applicable codes, standards, or customer specifications (ASME, AWS, API, or project-specific requirements).
• Conduct visual inspection of completed work and recommend repairs when necessary.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualification records, including bend testing.
• Perform dimensional measurements and fit-up inspections for piping and components.
• 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.
• Promote a culture of safety by understanding occupational hazards and adhering to safety precautions in a pipe fabrication environment.
• 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.
• Required Qualifications & Experience Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred; active AWS CWI strongly preferred.  3–5+ years of experience as a CWI or equivalent experience in welding inspection, QC, or fabrication.
• Hands-on welding experience and / or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME B31, ASME BPVC Section VIII, and Section IX is a plus (not required).
• Understanding of Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), filler metal selection, and welder qualification testing.
• Experience with dimensional measurement for piping systems.
• Knowledge of welding techniques for carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys, including FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and SAW.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, with general computer and email proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, ethical standards, and self-motivation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, be proactive, and assist the Quality team when needed.

Preferred Qualifications ASNT SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II certification in one or more methods :