About Us
Arclabs Welding School is a leading provider of hands-on welding education and workforce training across the Southeast. Our mission is to prepare the next generation of skilled welders to meet the growing demand in industries such as manufacturing, construction, energy, and infrastructure. We work closely with employers to ensure our training aligns with industry needs and certification standards.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team in Charlotte, NC. The CWI will play a critical role in ensuring quality standards are met in both training and testing environments. This position will involve inspecting welds, overseeing qualification testing, assisting in training delivery, and working with both students and employers to uphold AWS, ASME, and industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections and ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, and applicable codes.
• Administer, supervise and process welder performance qualification tests.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and certifications.
• Support instructor teams with curriculum alignment to industry standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for students and employers on welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure safety standards are upheld at all times during testing and training.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of welding inspection or quality assurance experience (educational setting a plus).
• Strong knowledge of AWS/ASME codes and welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW).
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for workforce training and helping welders achieve career success.

Preferred

• Experience in a trade school, technical training, or workforce development environment.
• Additional certifications (CWE, NDT Level II, API) highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (commensurate with experience).
• Opportunity to impact the future welding workforce.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Please submit your CWI number.

Work Location: In perso

• Perform visual weld inspections and ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, and applicable codes.
• Administer, supervise and process welder performance qualification tests.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and certifications.
• Support instructor teams with curriculum alignment to industry standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for students and employers on welding procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure safety standards are upheld at all times during testing and training