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Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is seeking a CWI / NDT Inspector to join our team supporting Navy ship repair and fabrication projects. This position is primarily responsible for welding inspections and quality assurance activities, with opportunities to perform and develop additional NDT capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and dependable professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and documentation. A strong work ethic, good communication skills, and the ability and willingness to learn are essential to this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) duties for mechanical, structural, and piping repairs and installations, both in fabrication shops and aboard ships.
• Inspect welding activities for compliance with applicable specifications, NAVSEA technical publications, fabrication drawings, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Verify welding joint design, joint fit-up, workmanship, and other applicable welding requirements.
• Read and interpret specifications, procedures, diagrams, NAVSEA technical publications, fabrication drawings, and other technical documents.
• Review specifications and Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs) before, during, and after work is performed to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Perform in-process shipboard surveillances and other quality assurance inspections as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
• Perform Visual Inspection (VT) of welds in accordance with applicable specifications, standards, procedures, and company requirements.
• Perform NDT activities, including PT, MT, and/or UT, when qualified.
• Work with Operations, Production, NDT personnel, and customer representatives to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies, discrepancies, and nonconforming work.
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation.
• Support customer and government inspections as required.
• Perform additional quality assurance and inspection duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• Prior qualification or certification in PT, MT, and/or UT is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with NDT experience or certifications in addition to their CWI qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
• BMF is willing to provide training and development opportunities for qualified CWIs to obtain additional NDT qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of welding joint design, joint fit-up, and welding inspection requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, procedures, and NAVSEA technical publications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and potential quality issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, trades personnel, customers, and other members of the QA team.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team.
• CAD experience is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to government contract requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS badge/access credential to enter area shipyards and naval installations.
• Must be able to gain and maintain access to area shipyards and naval installations, including NN-HII, NASSCO, BAE Systems, MHI, NNSY, NOB, and other customer facilities as required.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and weekends when required by project needs.
• Must follow all company, shipyard, vessel, and customer safety requirements at all times.

CWI certification is required. Additional NDT qualifications and experience in PT, MT, and/or UT are preferred and may qualify candidates for compensation at the higher end of the range.

Work Environment

This position supports active ship repair operations and may require working aboard Navy vessels, in shipyards, fabrication facilities, and other industrial environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in areas with varying temperatures, noise, confined spaces, ladders, and other conditions commonly associated with ship repair.

About Bay Metals & Fabrication

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is a growing ship repair and fabrication contractor supporting Navy and commercial ship repair operations. Our team works alongside shipyard and government customers to safely deliver quality work in demanding marine environments.

If you are a CWI who takes pride in quality, understands the importance of accurate inspection and documentation, and wants to build your skills in NDT while supporting critical ship repair work, we want to hear from you.

Bay Metals & Fabrication, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person