Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Wellins Inc; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellins Inc is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to inspect welds on steel structures and pipe, ensuring AWS compliance, and to develop welding manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and communicates effectively in a team environment on site in Indiana.

Responsibilities include visual inspections, weld map creation, and NCR documentation, plus coordinating NDT and maintaining welding documentation.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required; extensive welding inspection experience preferred.
• Ability to write/maintain welding manuals and procedures; strong documentation skills.
• Experience with AWS D1.1 Steel Welding Code and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect steel structures and welds per AWS D1.1 and project drawings.
• Perform VT visual weld inspections on structures and pipe; verify weld size and discontinuities.
• Develop and maintain welding manuals, WPS, PQR, and WPQ records.
• Verify welder qualifications and administer tests as needed.
• Coordinate NDT (UT, MT, PT, RT) with technicians and review results.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, weld maps, and logs; issue NCRs.
• Collaborate with production teams to address rejected welds and corrective actions.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and comply with health and safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Welding inspections

NDT knowledge

Reading weld symbols

Education

AWS CWI certification

State-required certifications/licenses

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Sufficient vision to perform detailed visual inspections
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and access steel structures for inspection