CWI Level 2 Quality Inspector – Large-Diameter Pipe Welds

SONORAN SALES COMPANY LLC; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoran Sales Company is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician with an active AWS CWI Level 2 to support our steel pipe fabrication operations at our Eloy, AZ facility. You will inspect welded pipe, fittings, and spool assemblies to ensure compliance with AWWA standards, STI/SPFA quality program, and internal QA requirements.

This hands-on shop-floor role requires attention to detail and the ability to work on site in an outdoor desert climate, performing NCRs, documenting results,

Qualifications

• Active AWS CWI Level 2 certification.
• 2–5 years in quality control or welding inspection.
• Working knowledge of AWWA standards (C200, C206, C207, C208) and AWS D1.1.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting pipe fabrication drawings, isometrics, and welding symbols.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments and pipe-specific inspection documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on the shop floor in Eloy, AZ, including standing, bending, and climbing around large‑diameter pipe in desert climate.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) on longitudinal seams, girth welds, and fittings on steel water pipe and fabricated components.
• Verify compliance with AWWA C200, C206, C207, C208 and AWS D1.1 requirements for fabricated steel water pipe.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Conduct dimensional inspections of pipe, fittings, and flanges using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Coordinate and/or interpret NDE results (UT, RT, MT, PT) as required by project specs.
• Inspect pipe coatings and linings for thickness, holiday testing, and adhesion where applicable.
• Witness or support hydrostatic pressure testing of fabricated pipe sections and spools.
• Document inspection results, generate NCRs, and track corrective actions through resolution.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, material traceability, and quality documentation per STI/SPFA program.
• Support internal and third‑party audits related to STI/SPFA quality certification.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly to fabrication, engineering, and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with shop safety protocols during inspections.

Skills

CWI Level 2

Welding inspection

Quality documentation

Education

Assoc degree or cert in welding

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

WPS/PQR review

Job description

Sonoran Sales Company is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician with an active AWS CWI Level 2 to support our steel pipe fabrication operations at our Eloy, AZ facility. You will inspect welded pipe, fittings, and spool assemblies to ensure compliance with AWWA standards, STI/SPFA quality program, and internal QA requirements.

This hands-on shop-floor role requires attention to detail and the ability to work on site in an outdoor desert climate, performing NCRs, documenting results,