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Milton A. Jewell

Executive Consultant | Practical Expertise. Executive Clarity.

With four decades of hands-on experience—from the shop floor to the inspection stand—I provide strategic advisory services to help organizations translate complex regulatory code, mitigate operational risk, and establish effective certification pathways.

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Part 1: The Beginning (1985-1995)

Welder | Learning the Trade

 

Since 1985, I specialized in structural steel, pipe, and heavy equipment welding. I gained high-pressure, practical experience welding bridges and pressure vessels, developing skills for high-quality, real-world work.

 

Key Lessons:

  • Welders are responsible for quality, not inspectors.

  • Code requirements are mandatory and based on necessity.

  • Field workers need practical, not abstract, guidance.

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Part 2: The Transition (1995-2000)

As a CWI since 2025, I offer a dual perspective, combining shop floor experience with practical code application.

My thousands of inspections and resolved disputes confirm that former welders make the most effective inspectors.

Key lessons: sound judgment requires field experience; code interpretation needs both technical knowledge and practical wisdom; and compliance must balance rigor and reality.

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Part 3: Quality Management (2000-2010)

Highly effective Quality Manager (10 years) specializing in manufacturing and contracting environments.

Proven ability to establish and optimize comprehensive QA/QC frameworks, resulting in successful compliance with standards including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, and API 1104.

I drive a hands-on, quality-first culture, emphasizing practical field documentation and empowering teams (drawing on experience as former welders/inspectors) to exceed mere compliance.

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Part 4: Training & Education (2010-2020)

Trainer | Sharing Knowledge

 

Trained hundreds of welders, inspectors, and quality professionals through colleges and corporate programs.

 

Designed CWI prep, taught code interpretation, and mentored inspectors—prioritized field-focused, real-world scenarios over textbook theory.

 

Key Lessons:

  • Field-focused training is vital.

  • Former practitioners are the best instructors.

  • Graduates need measurable competency, not just certificates.

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Part 5: AI Innovation (2020-Present)

Consultant & Innovator | Built ClauseBot AI

 

In 2020, I leveraged 40 years of field experience to create ClauseBot AI, a compliance intelligence platform for quick code searches (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, pipe codes).

 

This AI tool assists inspectors, quality managers, and CWI candidates. I now consult full-time, solving compliance issues and developing certification pathways.

 

Key Lessons:

  • Technology supports, but doesn't replace, the field worker.

  • AI speeds up code interpretation; judgment needs experience.

  • The future of welding compliance is human expertise plus AI.

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