Visual Inspector - CWI

Acuren is seeking a CWI to support Lab operations in Santa Ana, CA. THIS WILL BE A LAB POSITION.

Conduct Visual, Non-Destructive & Destructive testing in accordance with industry standards pertaining to Aerospace & Defense along with client Specifications.
• Perform Metallographic Inspections, Tensile Testing, Bend Tests (Prepping and Inspecting samples) for Welder Performance Qualifications and Procedure Qualifications
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards to ensure all welds meet acceptance criteria.
• Review welding procedure specifications (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder performance qualification (WPQ) records; witness and validate welder qualification tests.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, photographic evidence, and dimensional measurements; compile acceptance/rejection data and submit reports to engineering, production, or quality teams.
• Adhere to both industry codes and aerospace & defense-specific requirements (e.g., DoD guidance, NAS-410, SNT TC-1A).

• AWS QC-1 CWI
• 3-5 years' experience
• Certifiable in SNT-TC-1A VT Level II
• Other certs are a plus (MT, PT, UT, RT)
• Metallurgy/Metallographic Inspection experience

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $51.92-$82.69/hr depending on experience and applicable certifications.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. #LI-BE1