KELLY L. KOMOROSKI
Moraine Park Technical College
Howards Grove,WI
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Experienced quality assurance and welding professional with 28 years in welding, fabrication, and inspection. AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) with expertise in destructive and nondestructive testing. Skilled in developing welding procedures, conducting code-based inspections, and designing training programs to enhance welder consistency and skill.
Work History
Owner / Operator
1 Year 3 Months- Operated independent weld inspection and testing firm, providing welding inspection, nondestructive examination (NDE), and State of Wisconsin weld testing services to ensure quality standards.
- Developed and qualified PQRs, WPSs, and WPQRs; consulted on documentation audits for code compliance.
- Managed weld testing and inspection operations, coordinating daily workflow and service delivery. 2. Performed visual and non-destructive inspections to verify weld quality and code compliance. 3. Prepared clear inspection reports, documentation, and records for client and regulatory review. 4. Calibrated testing equipment and maintained tools to support accurate inspection results. 5. Scheduled onsite work, prioritized jobs, and balanced customer deadlines with operational demands. 6. Communicated findings to clients, contractors, and welders to resolve defects and rework needs. 7. Enforced safety procedures and quality standards across inspection activities and field operations. 8. Built customer relationships, generated repeat business, and supported business growth through reliable service.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Welding Program Instructor
1 Year 4 Months- Teach foundational through advanced welding across all major processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW) and cutting processes, along with blueprint reading, welding symbols, weld math, sheet metal layout, fabrication, metallurgy, robotic welding, and measurement.
- Enhanced students' professional and soft skills, equipping them for successful industry employment.
- Mentored Weld Club and coordinated student engagement with American Welding Society (AWS) Fox Valley and Lakeshore Sections to foster industry connections.
Welding Instructor / Customized Training
2 Years 11 Months- Instructed and demonstrated SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes, welding safety and theory, blueprint reading, and weld quality standards to enhance student proficiency and safety.
- Delivered technical assistance, testing, and training to regional employers and their employees, fostering skills development and workforce readiness through Economic and Workforce Development.
- Instructed students in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and blueprint reading using competency-based welding curriculum.
- Demonstrated safe operation of welding equipment, shop tools, and material handling procedures.
- Evaluated weld quality, providing corrective feedback aligned with industry standards and course objectives.
Senior Welding Inspector and Welder Trainer
1 Year 3 Months- Inspected welds with Quality Control team, developing procedures that ensured compliance with customer requirements.
- Revised welding processes, PQRs, and WPSs, facilitating shop-wide transition from solid and flux-cored wire to metal-cored wire.
- Created individualized training plans for new welders based on their skills and aptitude.
- Assisted Quality Engineer with ISO 9001 certification, contributing to quality manual development and compliance efforts.
- Supported Human Resources with recruiting, including candidate outreach, interview scheduling and facilitation, and facility tours.
Welding Instructor
7 Years 11 Months- Instructed SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes and spearheaded the pipe welding curriculum for the Fabrication Program.
- Delivered technical assistance and training to regional industry partners, enhancing collaboration through Workforce Solutions.
- Guided North High School Project Grill team, fostering skills development and teamwork.
Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to Welding
11 Months- Instructed and guided students in practical welding techniques, enhancing hands-on skills and understanding of safety protocols.
- Jun 2021 – Aug 2023
- Delivered course instruction aligned with program outcomes and classroom expectations.
- Developed lesson plans supporting student engagement and skill mastery.
- Assessed student performance through assignments, exams, and class activities.
Class A Welder / Job Site Lead
5 Years 3 Months- Led job site operations, executing welding, pipe fitting, cutting, fabrication, layout, and print interpretation to ensure project specifications were met.
- Maintained structural steel certification and qualifications in multiple pipe welding processes, including 6G, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Interpreted fabrication drawings to weld plastic components to exact specifications.
- Prepared materials and surfaces for clean, consistent weld quality.
- Inspected finished welds for alignment, strength, and defect-free appearance.
Education
Associate Degree - Welding Technology
Robotic welding, metallurgy, CAD, metal fabrication, and welding processes
CWI Preparation - Certified Welding Ispector
Certified Welding Inspector exam preparation
Technical Diploma - Welding
Print reading, welding math, and welding processes
Skills
Weld Code Compliance
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
NDE/NDT (VT
MT
PT
UT)
Procedure qualification
Welder Qualification and Testing
Documentation Auditing
ISO 9001 Support
Process Improvement (Six Sigma)
Welding technology
Welding Education
Mentoring and Training
Certification
- Inspection & Education: AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI); AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE); AWS WPQ1 Welder Performance Qualifier Endorsement; State of Wisconsin Weld Test Conductor
- Nondestructive Examination: ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) / Jack Kinsman, PE
- Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) / National Inspection Academy
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) / National Inspection Academy
- Visual Testing (VT) / American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)
- Safety & Quality: OSHA 30 Construction; Six Sigma Green Belt; NCCER Heavy Equipment Operation
- Continuing Education: ICC S1 Special Inspector for Bolting (in progress)
Personal Information
Title: AWS CWI | AWS CWE | ASNT Level II (MT, PT, UT, VT)
Timeline
Owner / Operator
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07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Welding Program Instructor
Moraine Park Technical College
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Welding Instructor / Customized Training
Moraine Park Technical College
08.2022 - 07.2025Read More
Senior Welding Inspector and Welder Trainer
Construction Forms
05.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Welding Instructor
Lakeshore Technical College
07.2013 - 06.2021Read More
Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to Welding
Lakeshore Technical College
08.2012 - 07.2013Read More
Class A Welder / Job Site Lead
Plastic Engineering
04.2008 - 07.2013Read More
Lakeshore Technical College
Technical Diploma from Welding
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Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
CWI Preparation from Certified Welding Ispector
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Fox Valley Technical College
Associate Degree from Welding Technology
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