Visual Inspector - CWI
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Position Summary Acuren is seeking a CWI to support Lab operations in Santa Ana, CA. THIS WILL BE A LAB POSITION. Responsibilities Conduct Visual,
Acuren is seeking a CWI to support Lab operations in Santa Ana, CA. THIS WILL BE A LAB POSITION.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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).
Requirements
~1 min read- 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
What We Offer
~1 min readAcuren 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
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About this job
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 8, 2026
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 25%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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