CWI & NDE Inspector — Weld Integrity Leader

L-Con, Inc. - See Lexicon, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

HSA with employer contributions

Paid Holidays and Vacation

401k with company match

Lexicon University

Job summary

Lexicon seeks a skilled NDE Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team and oversee welding inspections for major steel structures. The role offers multiple shifts—Day, Night, and Weekend—with an additional 4-hour weekend bonus.

We value integrity, teamwork, and innovation as we build a brighter future together. Lexicon University and a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision, HSA contributions, 401k match, and paid holidays, support your professional

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
• Must be able to perform basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry and trigonometry.
• Currently certified Level II in at least two NDE Methods (VT), (PT), (MT), (UT) to ASNT SNT-TC-1A or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine weldment/structure conformance to codes and standards.
• Interpret codes and specifications per drawing requirements.
• Compile and submit inspection data and communicate inter-office findings.
• Recommend repairs and perform visual inspection of in-process and finished work.
• Monitor welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, SAW, PAW) for compliance with procedures.
• Verify welder qualifications and base metal specs.
• Appraise weld joint designs and fit-up per drawings.
• Verify cleanliness, fit, temperatures, and environmental conditions.
• Verify tack weld quality and post-weld heat treatments as required.
• Ensure documentation of fabrication and inspection activities and train teammates.
• Support development of NDE techniques for complex geometries.
• Interpret and report findings to production and engineering teams.
• Overtime, weekend work, and punctual attendance required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Inspection testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

AWS CWI certification

ASNT Level II in two NDE methods

Job description

Lexicon seeks a skilled NDE Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team and oversee welding inspections for major steel structures. The role offers multiple shifts—Day, Night, and Weekend—with an additional 4-hour weekend bonus.

We value integrity, teamwork, and innovation as we build a brighter future together. Lexicon University and a comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision, HSA contributions, 401k match, and paid holidays, support your professional