CWI Inspector: Structural Steel & Bridge Quality (On-Site)

Novax Recruitment Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

401(k) contributions

Full benefits package

Relocation assistance may be available

First & Second shift options

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is partnering with an established AISC-certified structural steel fabricator in Western New York to hire a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). This shop-based role focuses on overseeing welding and fabrication quality, ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5, and coordinating NDT activities as needed.

You will inspect structural steel and bridge components, review drawings and welding procedures, and work closely with production teams to drive quality and reduce rework on

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication and welding inspection.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1; D1.5/bridge fabrication preferred.
• Experience in an AISC-certified fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, welding symbols, WPSs and project specs.
• Familiarity with UT/MT/PT/RT NDT methods is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel, bridge components and welded assemblies across fabrication.
• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5 requirements.
• Review drawings, welding procedures, specs and inspection docs.
• Inspect weld prep, fit-up, welding activities and completed welds.
• Collaborate with welders, supervisors and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure proper resolution.
• Support/co-ordinate additional NDT activities as required.
• Help maintain consistent quality standards and reduce rework.

Skills

AWS CWI

Structural welding

Inspection

Drawings & WPS

Welding processes

NDT (UT/MT/PT/RT)

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd is partnering with an established AISC-certified structural steel fabricator in Western New York to hire a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). This shop-based role focuses on overseeing welding and fabrication quality, ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5, and coordinating NDT activities as needed.

You will inspect structural steel and bridge components, review drawings and welding procedures, and work closely with production teams to drive quality and reduce rework on