Certified Weld Inspector

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Date: May 6, 2026

Location: Council Bluffs, US

Company: PALFINGER

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

 

Join PALFINGER as Certified Welding Inspector (WI). This individual plays a critical role in ensuring weld quality, compliance, and safety throughout the manufacturing process. Along with, being responsible for inspecting welds, processes, and equipment to ensure products meet engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Quality Manager, Welding Engineer, and production teams, the CWI supports consistent, high‑quality manufacturing outcomes. This role is based at PALFINGER’s manufacturing facility in Council Bluffs, Iowa and supports products from raw material receipt through final shipment.

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Your Responsibilities

  • Inspect welds and weldments during production to ensure compliance with AWS codes, engineering specifications, and quality standards.
  • Conduct incoming inspections and perform destructive and nondestructive testing on critical welded components.
  • Develop, maintain, and audit welding documentation including WPSs, PQRs, inspection records, and qualification reports.
  • Lead weld training, qualification, and certification activities for new and existing welders.
  • Initiate, manage, and monitor non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and support weld repair activities to resolution.
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Your Qualifications

  • Active American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical prints, and AWS/ISO weld symbols.
  • Strong knowledge of welding codes, specifications, measurement tools, and inspection techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across production and quality teams.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
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What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation.
  • 401(k) with Company match.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
  • Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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