Certified Welding Inspector – Kingsport, TN

Ropeworks; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group, Inc. seeks a Certified Welding Inspector for Kingsport, TN to inspect welding bonds on-site, craft reports, and review construction drawings. The role requires AWS D1.1 and ASME knowledge, QC audits, and strong communication with teams and clients.

Responsibilities include conducting tests, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and delivering timely written reports. The position emphasizes thoroughness and attention to standards in a complex industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication/mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with VT, MT, UT, PT, RT quality inspections and audits.
• Demonstrated experience performing welding inspections per standards.
• Ability to read and understand work order specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding bonds on site and craft clear reports.
• Review fabrication and field erection drawings for compliance.
• Perform welder qualification tests and visual weld exams.
• Communicate findings with Project Manager, shop, clients and inspectors.
• Enforce safety policies and promote safe welding practices.

Skills

AWS D1.1

ASME

Reading Drawings

Quality Audits

Safety Policies

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CWI D1.1 Certification

Tools

VT/MT/UT/PT/RT

Job description

Certified Welding Inspector – Kingsport, TN

Job Category: Inspection and NDT services

Requisition Number: COMPU006742

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Kingsport, TN
Kingsport, TN, USA

Description

Certified welding inspectors are responsible for checking the welding bonds created on a job site. They need extensive knowledge of welding techniques and metal heating, and must also be well versed in safety procedures. Along with in-person inspections, certified welding inspectors also craft reports and inspect welding materials.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

• All candidates must possess extensive knowledge of industry standards including AWS D1.1 and ASME as well as being familiar with relevant NDT techniques and their applications.
• Candidates must have the ability to read and understand written specifications for work orders.
• All candidates must be able to review fabrication and field erection drawings for compliance.
• Perform welder qualification tests and visual weld exams.
• Must be able to communicate with Project Manager, Fabrication shop, clients, supervisors and other inspectors regarding specifications and qualifications.
• All candidates must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be capable of interacting with all levels of personnel on the project.
• Must be able to complete written reports in a timely manner.
• Enforces company safety policies and ensures safe welding practices are implemented and followed.
• Write Weld Procedures – not required, but preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• AWS D1.1Certified Welding Inspector (CWI D1.1) Certification
• Demonstrate experience performing inspection to AWS D1.1 and ASME
• Knowledge and experience with quality/inspection processes such as VT, MT, UT, PT, RT, quality procedures and quality audits.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, the ability to read and interpret fabrication mechanical drawings.
• Qualified individuals must be able to read and understand company safety policies and programs.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a refinery or plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

By submitting & signing , I hereby understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as outlined above. I certify that the responses and information provided in this application (including any other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, or transcript) are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or omitting information requested is cause for dismissal at any time, without notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others disclosed in my application.

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Initial (if applicable): Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

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Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

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