CWI II: Structural Weld Inspector & Field Verification

Construction Material Testing; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to oversee inspection of structural steel, pipe, and fabricated assemblies. You will inspect to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witness welder tests, review WPS/PQR documents, and sign inspection reports relied upon by engineers and officials.

The role includes visiting fabrication shops and erection sites, reviewing nonconformance, and directing NDT as needed.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working command of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting certification preferred (sponsored if not held).
• Able to defend a rejection to a fabricator and document it so the retest closes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and sign visual weld inspection with accept/reject authority to the governing code.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Witness welder performance qualification tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing.
• Disposition indications and write repair instructions.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified.
• Write inspection reports and nonconformance reports for the engineer of record and the building official.

Skills

CWI credential

Code knowledge (D1.1)

NDT oversight

Inspection reporting

WPS & PQR review

Tools

WPS & PQR records

UT testing

Welding inspection equipment

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to oversee inspection of structural steel, pipe, and fabricated assemblies. You will inspect to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required, witness welder tests, review WPS/PQR documents, and sign inspection reports relied upon by engineers and officials.

The role includes visiting fabrication shops and erection sites, reviewing nonconformance, and directing NDT as needed.