AWS-CWI Quality Inspector - Structural & Bridge Fabrication

Novax Recruitment Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Competitive compensation package

Stable pipeline of long-term work

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is partnering with a growing AISC-certified structural steel fabricator in New York. The role focuses on welding inspection and quality control across structural steel and bridge fabrication projects.

The successful candidate will perform VT/UT/MT testing, review weld procedures and drawings, and ensure AWS standards are consistently applied throughout fabrication. AISC quality management collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• UT, MT and/or PT certification or hands-on experience.
• Welding background and ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Strong understanding of AWS D1.1; D1.5 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welded assemblies to AWS standards.
• Perform quality inspections throughout fabrication.
• Oversee Visual Testing (VT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT).
• Review weld procedures, drawings, weld maps and specs.
• Maintain inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production to improve quality and reduce rework.
• Support AISC quality management requirements.
• Coordinate with project management and shop leadership to ensure high fabrication standards.

Skills

AWS CWI

UT/MT/PT certs

Welding background

Read fabrication drawings

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group is partnering with a growing AISC-certified structural steel fabricator in New York. The role focuses on welding inspection and quality control across structural steel and bridge fabrication projects.

The successful candidate will perform VT/UT/MT testing, review weld procedures and drawings, and ensure AWS standards are consistently applied throughout fabrication. AISC quality management collaboration is essential.