Certified Welding Inspector

Novax Recruitment Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $38-$45 per hour

Permanent, full-time position

Shop-based role in Pennsylvania

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a shop-based, full-time role in Pennsylvania. The position pays $38-$45 per hour and focuses on inspecting structural steel and bridge fabrication to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and project specifications.

You will work closely with welders, production teams and quality personnel, reviewing procedures, interpreting drawings and maintaining detailed inspection records.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification is required.
• Experience inspecting structural steel or bridge fabrication.
• Ability to read structural drawings, welding symbols and fabrication specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections throughout structural steel and bridge fabrication.
• Inspect welds for compliance with AWS D1.1, codes and project specs.
• Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualifications (PQR) and welder qualifications.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols and technical specifications.
• Identify welding defects, document nonconformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, material traceability and quality documentation.
• Work with welders and production personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Support AISC quality requirements, audits and CI.
• Provide guidance to less experienced quality personnel as needed.

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Welding inspection

Reading drawings

Welding symbols

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

NDE (UT/MT/VT/PT)

Job description

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Structural Steel

Pennsylvania | Shop-Based | Full-Time | $38-$45/Hour

Are you an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with experience inspecting structural steel or bridge fabrication?

We're recruiting for an established structural steel fabricator looking to strengthen its quality team with an experienced, hands-on Welding Inspector.

This is a permanent, shop-based opportunity where you'll work closely with welders, production teams and quality personnel to ensure fabricated steel meets the required standards.

Whether you're an experienced CWI or a technically strong inspector ready to take on greater responsibility, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $38-$45 per hour, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Shop-based role in Pennsylvania
• Opportunity to work on complex structural steel and bridge fabrication projects
• Opportunity to develop your technical expertise and take on additional quality responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections throughout structural steel and bridge fabrication.
• Inspect welds for compliance with AWS D1.1, applicable codes and project specifications.
• Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualifications (PQR) and welder qualifications.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols and technical specifications.
• Identify welding defects, document nonconformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, material traceability and quality documentation.
• Work directly with welders and production personnel to resolve fabrication quality issues.
• Support AISC quality requirements, audits and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced quality personnel when required.

What We're Looking For

• Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification - REQUIRED.
• Hands-on welding inspection experience within structural steel and/or bridge fabrication.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1.
• Familiarity with AISC quality standards and fabrication requirements.
• Ability to read structural drawings, welding symbols and fabrication specifications.
• Confidence identifying weld defects and working with production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate inspection documentation.

Highly Desirable:

• AWS D1.5 / bridge welding experience.
• NDT Level II qualifications (UT, MT, VT or PT).
• Experience with NCRs, quality audits and shop quality systems.
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting other inspectors.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You'll join an established structural steel fabrication operation where your inspection experience and technical knowledge will make a direct impact on the quality of major projects.

This is an opportunity to work on structural steel and bridge fabrication, collaborate closely with production teams and play an important role in maintaining high fabrication standards.

You don't need to be a Quality Manager or already hold a senior title to be considered. We're interested in technically strong CWIs who take pride in their work and want to continue developing their careers.

Interested?

All applications and conversations will be treated confidentially.