ZipRecruiter is hiring: Welding Inspector in Chaska

Overview

Join us as a Welder III, utilizing your Manual Welding and Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) skills to craft weldments according to defined specifications, workmanship standards, and the production schedule. You will play a pivotal role in training and mentoring junior welders, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of our welding department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Arrange parts for welding and staging processes.
• Perform quality inspections/checks per quality documentation/control plan, including documentation of results.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Lead.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, following prescribed safety protocols.
• Learn and demonstrate continuous improvement for Safety and Quality standards and procedures.
• Understand welding symbols, print tolerances, and quality measuring equipment.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in assigned work center.
• Produce quality work at company standard efficiency levels for assigned work center.
• Cross-trained in multiple workstations.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior welders, providing guidance on welding techniques, safety procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of welding processes and completed welds in accordance with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of welds on various projects and components.

Essential Skills

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through AWS or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience in welding inspection, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or fabrication environments.
• AWS certifications for MIG welding steel and aluminum.
• Strong understanding of welding symbols, print tolerances, and quality measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and work orders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years in a metal manufacturing setting.
• Meet or exceed company PPM level standards by consistently producing quality work.
• Obtain and maintain weld certifications in two or more welding processes specific to employee’s location.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy being part of a great company culture that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

Experience working in a clean, temperature-controlled environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.32 - $40.20/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.