Enter a job title or keyword

Welding Inspector

CNS

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 42 - 48

Posted: 28 April 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Job Title: QCC Welding Inspector
Hiring Manager: David D Thuecks
# of Openings: 2
Hourly Pay Rate: $42.27 - $48.41
Seniority Group: 360

What Youll Do

Set up and operate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) equipment and oxygen-acetylene gas cutting and welding equipment according to certain welding specifications. Work from blue prints sketches and written or oral instructions. Perform weld examinations by nondestructive methods associated with the inspection of weldments and materials. These examinations are in accordance with procedures engineering drawing and/or specifications. The methods used are Visual and Penetrant examinations. Completes inspection reports attesting to inspection results. Work in the field or shop on a wide variety of non-repetitive welding inspection tasks. Will be certified on specific welding procedures and must periodically re-certify on each.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

Minimum Job Requirements

Requires high school education with at least five years of experience working as a certified welder.
This position requires the ability to obtain a Certified Welding Inspector certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) and meet the requirements of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) recommended practice SNT-TC-1A for Level II in Visual Testing and Liquid Penetrant Testing.
Requires good communication skills and disciplined compliance with Y-12 Conduct ofOperations requirements including but not limited to strict procedure compliance.
Requires knowledge and experience in the use and interpretation of major welding-related engineering specifications reading blueprints and welding symbols for weldment fabrication and inspection
Will be required to successfully perform and pass a welding look test on pipe with SMAW and GTAW.
Capable of meeting the Y-12 Industrial Hygiene requirements for respirator use.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification that can be confirmed by the American Welding Society (AWS).

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

Required Experience:

Apply Now