Visual Inspector - CWI

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Acuren is seeking a CWI to support Lab operations in Santa Ana, CA. THIS IS A CASUAL PART-TIME LAB POSITION. Responsibilities 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 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 Benefits Pay Transparency: As per applicable state law the job posting pay range is $51.92-$82.69/hr depending on experience and applicable certifications. Company Overview Acuren’s strength begins with its people. Guided by our values— People First, Integrity Always, One Team, Higher Standards, and Innovative —we work to create safe, respectful, and high-performing environments for our employees, clients, and communities.

We are honored that our people have recognized Acuren as worthy of inclusion in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 list of Canada’s Best Employers. This recognition reflects the importance we place on investing in our people, protecting everyone we work with, and acting with integrity in every engagement. Acuren delivers comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and asset integrity solutions that help organizations ensure critical assets are safe, compliant, and optimized for reliable performance. Our specialized expertise and advanced capabilities support clients across energy, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors.

Our services include inspection; traditional and advanced NDE/NDT; failure analysis; rope access; materials, field, and reliability engineering; drones; robotics; V-Deck; and condition-based monitoring. Through these capabilities, we help clients evaluate asset condition, manage operational risk, and make informed decisions throughout the asset lifecycle. Our work supports the integrity and safety of assets across petroleum refining, pipelines, power generation, pulp and paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Acuren employs more than 5,000 professionals who support mechanical integrity and inspection programs across industrial sectors.

Our approach is practical and focused: provide capable local teams with certified, well-equipped personnel supported by trained and experienced leaders. Building on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, we continue to advance technical capabilities and support reliability programs that create value for clients and employees. Accessibility accommodations are available to applicants upon request. The company uses AI-enabled tools to organize candidate responses; these tools may be used during the screening or assessment process. #LI-BE1