CWI - Certified Welding Inspector

Scope Technical; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Stable and growing work environment

Job summary

Scope Technical is looking for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) in Athens, Georgia. The successful candidate will ensure that welding procedures and finished products meet quality standards. Responsibilities include performing visual inspections, compliance checks, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The ideal candidate has AWS CWI certification, strong understanding of welding inspection processes, and experience in manufacturing or fabrication environments. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Experience within structural steel, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections and quality audits on components.
• Ensure compliance with AWS codes and customer specifications.
• Review welding documentation and inspection reports.

Skills

Welding inspection processes

AWS codes and standards

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to support quality assurance and inspection activities within a manufacturing and fabrication environment. This role is responsible for ensuring welding procedures, fabrication processes, and finished products meet company, customer, and industry quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of welding inspection processes, structural steel or fabrication environments, and AWS welding codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections and quality audits on fabricated components and assemblies
• Ensure compliance with AWS codes, welding procedures, and customer specifications
• Review welding documentation, WPS/PQRs, and inspection reports
• Identify weld defects, non-conformances, and quality concerns
• Collaborate with production, fabrication, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Monitor welding activities and ensure adherence to established procedures
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation
• Support continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action processes

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
• Experience within structural steel, fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of welding processes, weld symbols, and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of AWS standards and quality control procedures
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within heavy fabrication or structural steel environments
• Familiarity with NDT methods and quality systems
• Prior experience supporting manufacturing or construction projects

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Stable and growing work environment

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to [e-mail] for consideration.

For additional details regarding the opportunity and company information, please apply to schedule a confidential discovery call.