Taylor Power Systems
Certified Welding Inspector
Taylor Power Systems, Louisville, Mississippi, United States, 39339
Overview
Taylor Defense Products, established in 2017 as part of the Taylor Group of Companies, provides the U.S. Military, its allies, and U.S. government customers with material handling, construction, engineering, and logistics products. The company emphasizes quality, accountability, and rapid advancement within a flat organizational structure. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced CWI/Welding Inspector to support a specialized fabrication project involving welding of armor plate to MIL-STD-3040A requirements. Taylor Defense serves as both a Prime Contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense and a subcontractor to defense primes and other commercial customers. Our core business includes new production of construction and material handling equipment, SLEP and modernization of equipment, and fabrication and assembly of metal products including armor plate, crew protection kits, and tactical vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a fabrication background (preferably in defense or aerospace) with expertise in welding and NDT inspection processes, and the ability to mentor welders in a build-to-print environment.
Responsibilities
Perform welding inspections in accordance with AWS QC1, AWS D1.1, MIL-STD-3040A, and project-specific requirements.
Review and interpret welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
Conduct visual inspections, dimensional checks, and NDT coordination (VT, MT, PT, RT, UT as applicable).
Verify material traceability, weld joint preparation, and compliance with armor plate specifications (e.g., MIL-DTL-46100 / MIL-DTL-46186).
Ensure all inspection results are documented, traceable, and conform to ISO 9001:2015 / customer requirements.
Work closely with welders, welding engineers, and production teams to drive continuous improvement and defect prevention.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming welds or materials.
Participate in audits, customer inspections, and quality reviews.
Provide training and mentorship to shop-floor personnel on weld quality and compliance requirements.
Provide leadership and training to quality teams, ensuring knowledge transfer of best practices, regulatory compliance, and defense industry requirements.
Required Qualifications
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
Demonstrated experience inspecting welded assemblies to military or defense fabrication standards.
Strong knowledge of welding symbols, joint design, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-3040A or other DoD welding/fabrication standards.
Experience with NDT processes and working knowledge of applicable codes (AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.5, D1.6, etc.).
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
Prior role as a Welding Engineer or equivalent technical function.
Level I MT.
Experience with programming robotic welders.
Job Requirements
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around heavy equipment and welding operations.
May require lifting up to 50 lbs., standing/walking for extended periods, and use of PPE.
Occasional travel to suppliers, customer sites, or test labs.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience, along with benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Benefits
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Vacation
10 Holidays
401K
Company Paid Life Insurance
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
Perform welding inspections in accordance with AWS QC1, AWS D1.1, MIL-STD-3040A, and project-specific requirements.
Review and interpret welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualifications (WPQ).
Conduct visual inspections, dimensional checks, and NDT coordination (VT, MT, PT, RT, UT as applicable).
Verify material traceability, weld joint preparation, and compliance with armor plate specifications (e.g., MIL-DTL-46100 / MIL-DTL-46186).
Ensure all inspection results are documented, traceable, and conform to ISO 9001:2015 / customer requirements.
Work closely with welders, welding engineers, and production teams to drive continuous improvement and defect prevention.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming welds or materials.
Participate in audits, customer inspections, and quality reviews.
Provide training and mentorship to shop-floor personnel on weld quality and compliance requirements.
Provide leadership and training to quality teams, ensuring knowledge transfer of best practices, regulatory compliance, and defense industry requirements.
Required Qualifications
Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
Demonstrated experience inspecting welded assemblies to military or defense fabrication standards.
Strong knowledge of welding symbols, joint design, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-3040A or other DoD welding/fabrication standards.
Experience with NDT processes and working knowledge of applicable codes (AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.5, D1.6, etc.).
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality reporting systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Welding Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
Prior role as a Welding Engineer or equivalent technical function.
Level I MT.
Experience with programming robotic welders.
Job Requirements
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around heavy equipment and welding operations.
May require lifting up to 50 lbs., standing/walking for extended periods, and use of PPE.
Occasional travel to suppliers, customer sites, or test labs.
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience, along with benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Benefits
Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Vacation
10 Holidays
401K
Company Paid Life Insurance
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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