Certified Welding Inspector

WELLINS INC; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WELLINS INC seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect welds on steel structures and pipe, ensuring AWS compliance. The role includes developing welding manuals and procedures, and coordinating NDT activities. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Indiana. Responsibilities include visual inspections, preparing inspection reports, and ensuring welders are properly qualified.

Qualifications

• CWI certification (AWS) current or active.
• 5+ years welding or weld inspection experience, preferably with structural steel.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
• Experience writing or reviewing welding manuals, WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Ability to read and interpret structural/shop drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT) and related reporting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welds on steel structures and welds to verify conformance with AWS and project specs.
• Perform visual VT inspections and check fit-up, sizes, and weld quality.
• Develop and maintain welding manuals, WPS, PQR, and WPQ records.
• Verify welder qualifications are current and administer tests as needed.
• Coordinate NDT activities with qualified technicians and review results.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, weld maps, and NCRs; document findings.

Skills

CWI Certification

Welding Inspection

Reading Drawings

Communication

Organizational Skills

Safety Awareness

Tools

AWS D1.1

Job description

We're seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect and verify the quality of welds on steel structures and steel pipe in compliance with AWS standards, and to develop and maintain the Company's welding manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with and around others, and has excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Indiana.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect steel structures and structural welds, including beams, columns, connections, and base plates, in accordance with AWS D1.1 and project drawings and specifications.
• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) on steel structures and steel pipe; check fit-up, joint preparation, weld size, profile, and discontinuities before, during, and after welding.
• Develop, write, and maintain the Company's welding manuals, including the welding quality manual, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) records.
• Verify that welders are qualified for the processes and positions they perform and that qualifications remain current; administer welder qualification tests as needed.
• Verify that appropriate practices are followed for equipment, materials, welding processes, and filler metals, including review of material test reports (MTRs).
• Coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT), such as UT, MT, PT, and RT, with qualified technicians and review the results.
• Prepare accurate daily inspection reports, weld maps, and weld logs; document accepted and rejected welds and issue nonconformance reports (NCRs).
• Work with production supervisors, engineers, and other personnel to investigate rejected welds and determine corrective actions and repairs.
• Help maintain a safe, clean work area and ensure compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties reasonably assigned by management and remain at the job site as project needs require.

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (current)

Must possess all applicable state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for CWI work

5+ years of experience in welding or weld inspection; structural steel experience preferred

Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel and familiarity with other welding codes and specifications

Experience writing or reviewing welding manuals, WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records

Understanding of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, etc.)

Strong ability to read and interpret structural and shop drawings and welding symbols

Strong ability in visual inspection and working knowledge of NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT)

Knowledge of health and safety practices related to welding

Strong observation, analytical, writing, and communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Valid driver's license