RK
Certified Welding Inspector
As a Certified Welding Inspector, you’ll play a key role in making sure our work meets the highest standards. This position gives you the opportunity to work closely with skilled teams in both shop and field settings, supporting a wide variety of projects and helping ensure each one is done right.
RK Overview RK Industries (RK) is a second‑generation family‑owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands‑on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring conformance with internal quality standards and external accreditation requirements (ISO 9001, AISC, and ASME). CWIs conduct inspections, support audits, and collaborate with production teams to ensure high‑quality fabrication practices. This role plays a key part in maintaining certifications and creating a culture of continuous quality improvement. The role and responsibilities expand with each level of experience and competency.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing corporate conformance to the Quality Management System (QMS), AISC Certification, and ASME Certification
Assist with all inspection and testing services provided by RK
Monitor activities relating to client expectations of the company
Report QMS progress, activities, and observations to Quality Manager
Review plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances and zoning regulations
Monitor construction sites/fabrication facilities to ensure overall compliance
Use survey instruments, testing equipment, and other systems to ensure product meets code and requirements
Verify alignment, level, and elevation of products
Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspection
Provide written feedback related to the findings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Indirect supervision
Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards
Devises new solutions to problems encountered
Independently performs most assignments with instruction
Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles
CWI required
Minimum Physical Requirements And Accountability
Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas
Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations
Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch
Work in all types of weather
Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools
Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs
What Sets RK Industries Apart
Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well‑being: Benefits & Rewards
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
Development: Through RK University, we provide hands‑on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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RK Overview RK Industries (RK) is a second‑generation family‑owned business built on hard work and strong values. Led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning, we take pride in delivering a wide range of hands‑on services including construction, manufacturing, custom fabrication, and building services. With seven specialized business units working in close coordination, we ensure every job is done right from start to finish. Our proven methods, focus on safety, and commitment to quality help bring our customers’ biggest ideas to life.
Position Summary The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is responsible for ensuring conformance with internal quality standards and external accreditation requirements (ISO 9001, AISC, and ASME). CWIs conduct inspections, support audits, and collaborate with production teams to ensure high‑quality fabrication practices. This role plays a key part in maintaining certifications and creating a culture of continuous quality improvement. The role and responsibilities expand with each level of experience and competency.
Role Responsibilities
Responsible for assessing corporate conformance to the Quality Management System (QMS), AISC Certification, and ASME Certification
Assist with all inspection and testing services provided by RK
Monitor activities relating to client expectations of the company
Report QMS progress, activities, and observations to Quality Manager
Review plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances and zoning regulations
Monitor construction sites/fabrication facilities to ensure overall compliance
Use survey instruments, testing equipment, and other systems to ensure product meets code and requirements
Verify alignment, level, and elevation of products
Keep daily logs, including photographs taken during inspection
Provide written feedback related to the findings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Indirect supervision
Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards
Devises new solutions to problems encountered
Independently performs most assignments with instruction
Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles
CWI required
Minimum Physical Requirements And Accountability
Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas
Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations
Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch
Work in all types of weather
Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools
Ability to lift, move, and/or carry 50 lbs
What Sets RK Industries Apart
Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well‑being: Benefits & Rewards
Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
Development: Through RK University, we provide hands‑on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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