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Weld Inspector

Wichita, KansasFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-04

Core

Oversee quality and safety of welding activities for commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components.

Role type

Senior IC Weld Inspector

Builds

Commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components)

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Welding

Required skills

Visual weld inspection, metallographic inspection, pressure testing, hardness testing, conductivity inspections, AWS QC1 certification, reading engineering drawings, interpreting welding specifications, defect identification, communication

Preferred skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience, NDT methods, root cause analysis, SIA qualification, Associate's degree in Welding Technology

Technologies

AWS standards, SIA qualification, metallographic equipment, pressure testing equipment

Responsibilities

Perform production and tooling weld inspections, conduct visual and metallographic inspections, perform pressure/hardness/conductivity tests, maintain certifications, interpret engineering drawings, verify compliance with AWS standards, support welder certification, document defects, collaborate with manufacturing teams, maintain inspection records

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC