Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – Structural Steel QC

Republic Central; Trussville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M&J Steel - Trussville, AL seeks a Quality Control / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to oversee and support quality assurance activities for structural steel fabrication and erection. This role ensures compliance with AWS D1.1, AISC requirements, and project specifications through inspections, documentation, and coordination with production and project teams.

The position requires a current AWS CWI, ability to read structural drawings, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication and/or erection is required.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel is required.
• Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and welding symbols is required.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections of structural steel welding in shop and field environments.
• Inspect welds for compliance with AWS D1.1, drawings, and project specifications.
• Verify welder qualifications, WPS, and PQRs.
• Inspect fit-up, joint preparation, preheat, interpass temperatures, and finished welds.
• Review material certifications (MTRs) and maintain material traceability.
• Coordinate, witness, and review NDT results as required.
• Document nonconformances and verify corrective actions; maintain inspection reports and quality records for project closeout.
• Support AISC certification requirements and internal/external audits.

Skills

AWS CWI

Structural fabrication

AWS D1.1

Reading drawings

Documentation

Job description

M&J Steel - Trussville, AL seeks a Quality Control / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to oversee and support quality assurance activities for structural steel fabrication and erection. This role ensures compliance with AWS D1.1, AISC requirements, and project specifications through inspections, documentation, and coordination with production and project teams.

The position requires a current AWS CWI, ability to read structural drawings, and strong documentation and communication skills.