CWI Inspector

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd seeks a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a shop-based role in Pennsylvania. The role inspects structural steel and bridge fabrication, ensuring AWS D1.1/D1.5 compliance and maintaining quality records.

You will work with welders and production teams, mentor junior inspectors, and drive continuous quality improvements. This is a permanent, full-time role with pay of $38-$50/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification.
• Experience inspecting structural steel or bridge fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of welding inspection and AWS D1.1.
• Familiarity with AISC quality requirements.
• D1.5 / bridge fabrication experience is a plus.
• NDT Level II qualifications or capability.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and welding specifications.
• Strong communication and hands-on quality approach.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welds and fabricated steel components for structural and bridge projects.
• Ensure welding activities meet AWS D1.1, D1.5, and quality standards.
• Review welding procedures, welder qualifications, and inspection documentation.
• Identify welding defects and work with production teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain material traceability and quality records.
• Support quality audits, NCRs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with fabrication teams to maintain high-quality standards.
• Mentor less experienced inspectors.

Skills

AWS CWI

Structural steel

Bridge fabrication

Quality documentation

Job description

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Structural Steel | $38-$50/hr

Location: Pennsylvania | Shop-Based

Pay: $38-$50 per hour, depending on experience

Employment: Permanent | Full-Time

Experienced CWI? Your Next Opportunity Could Be Here.

Are you an AWS Certified Welding Inspector with experience in structural steel or bridge fabrication?

We're working with an established and growing steel fabrication company in Pennsylvania that's looking for a skilled CWI / Senior Quality Inspector to join its shop-based quality team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in a fabrication environment, working closely with welders and production teams, and making sure quality standards are met.

Already an experienced CWI looking for more responsibility? Or ready to step into a senior-level position? We'd love to hear from you.

You don't need to have held a senior title to apply. If you're a confident CWI with solid fabrication experience and are ready for the next step, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspecting welds and fabricated steel components for structural and bridge projects.

• Ensuring welding activities meet AWS D1.1, D1.5, and applicable quality standards.

• Reviewing welding procedures, welder qualifications, and inspection documentation.

• Identifying welding defects and working with production teams to resolve quality issues.

• Maintaining material traceability and quality records.

• Supporting quality audits, NCRs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Working alongside fabrication teams to maintain high-quality standards.

• Helping guide and mentor less experienced inspectors.

What We're Looking For

• Current AWS CWI certification.

• Experience inspecting structural steel or bridge fabrication.

• Strong knowledge of welding inspection and AWS D1.1.

• Familiarity with AISC quality requirements.

• AWS D1.5 / bridge fabrication experience is a plus.

• NDT Level II qualifications or capability.

• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret welding specifications.

• Strong communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach to quality.

What's on Offer?

• $38-$50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Shop-based role in Pennsylvania.

• Opportunity to work on structural steel and bridge fabrication projects.

• Greater responsibility and involvement in quality decisions.

• The chance to influence fabrication quality and improve shop processes.

• Career development opportunities within a growing steel fabrication business.