**Job Title: Welding Inspector** Job Description Join us as a Welder III, utilizing your Manual Welding and Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) skills to craft weldments according to defined specifications, workmanship standards, and the production schedule. You will play a pivotal role in training and mentoring junior welders, enhancing the efficiency and productivity of our welding department. Responsibilities + Prepare and set up necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs. + Arrange parts for welding and staging processes. + Perform quality inspections/checks per quality documentation/control plan, including documentation of results. + Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Lead. + Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, following prescribed safety protocols. + Learn and demonstrate continuous improvement for Safety and Quality standards and procedures. + Understand welding symbols, print tolerances, and quality measuring equipment. + Work independently without supervision. + Troubleshoot and resolve issues in assigned work center. + Produce quality work at company standard efficiency levels for assigned work center. + Cross-trained in multiple workstations. + Assist in training and mentoring junior welders, providing guidance on welding techniques, safety procedures, and best practices. + Ensure the integrity and quality of welding processes and completed welds in accordance with industry standards, codes, and regulations. + Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of welds on various projects and components. Essential Skills + Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) through AWS or equivalent certification. + Proven experience in welding inspection, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or fabrication environments. + AWS certifications for MIG welding steel and aluminum. + Strong understanding of welding symbols, print tolerances, and quality measuring equipment. + Ability to read and interpret prints and work orders. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 5+ years in a metal manufacturing setting preferred. + Meet or exceed company PPM level standards by consistently producing quality work. + Obtain and maintain weld certifications in two or more welding processes specific to employee’s location. + Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. + Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Why Work Here? Enjoy being part of a great company culture that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Work Environment Experience working in a clean, temperature-controlled environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, Minnesota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $29.32 - $40.20/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.