Weld Inspector
Location
West Point, MS
Required Skills & Certifications
Posted on June 26, 2026
Location
West Point, MS
Posted on June 26, 2026
CTR Group is seeking a Weld Quality Inspector for a Manufacturing Company & Defense Contractor in the Tupelo, MS, area. A great Direct-Hire career opportunity! Pay Range: $28 - $30 per Hour with Benefits. SUMMARYThis position is responsible for inspecting welds in-process to insure they meet customer specifications and company quality requirements and maintains notes and records accordingly.Responsibilities / Duties· Review welding procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Records (WPQR), Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Final Test Reports· Complete in-process inspection records· Monitor and approve all in-process repairs of non-conforming welds.· Insure when NDT is required the notation of “passes all tests” is noted on inspection records. • Confirm all welds meet customer and/or AWS acceptance criteria. • Confirm all parts are present and properly oriented on the weldment according to the detailed drawings. • Mark inspection logs with defects found. • Re-inspect any repair or rework that is required after initial inspection. • Monitor welder qualification testing. • Develop visual inspection procedure and provide NDT inspection planning schedules. • Provide training to welders and inspectors IAW Navistar General Standard Repair Procedure (SRP) • Track all defect data found and report to Quality Assurance Manager • Verify safety requirements compliance. • Review contract requirements and vendor contract compliance • Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS: • Current or previous Certification as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) IAW AWS QC1 or Canadian welding Bureau (CWB) Level II preferred but not required • Certificate from a combination welding program • Associate degree preferred but not required. • Certified NDT level II in MT/PT preferred but not required. • Able to read and interpret welding symbols as detailed on weld drawings. • Weld inspection experience with Military vehicles desired but not required. • Proficiency in the use of weld inspection tools including weld gauges, NDT equipment, and micrometers. • 2 years’ experience reviewing and interpreting structural steel plans, working drawings, technical specifications. • Able to clearly communicate welding issues and other needs to team members and supervisors. • Essential Functions include but are not limited to: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis, • US PersonKeywords: fabrication, CWI, welding, MIG, TIG, AWS, welder, inspection, quality control, American Welding Society, structural weld inspection CTR Group has been a leader in its industry for over 35 years and is rated highly on Google, Indeed and Facebook for being a great company to work for. If you enjoy being a part of a great team, apply today and check out our website for more information.CTR Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and defined requirements of the job, not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status. Further, CTR Group encourages United States' Veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for positions for which they are qualified.