CWI - Structural Steel & Bridge Inspector

Novax Recruitment Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $38-$45 per hour

Permanent, full-time position

Shop-based role in Pennsylvania

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a shop-based, full-time role in Pennsylvania. The position pays $38-$45 per hour and focuses on inspecting structural steel and bridge fabrication to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and project specifications.

You will work closely with welders, production teams and quality personnel, reviewing procedures, interpreting drawings and maintaining detailed inspection records.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification is required.
• Experience inspecting structural steel or bridge fabrication.
• Ability to read structural drawings, welding symbols and fabrication specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual weld inspections throughout structural steel and bridge fabrication.
• Inspect welds for compliance with AWS D1.1, codes and project specs.
• Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualifications (PQR) and welder qualifications.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, welding symbols and technical specifications.
• Identify welding defects, document nonconformances and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection records, material traceability and quality documentation.
• Work with welders and production personnel to resolve quality issues.
• Support AISC quality requirements, audits and CI.
• Provide guidance to less experienced quality personnel as needed.

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Welding inspection

Reading drawings

Welding symbols

Quality documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

NDE (UT/MT/VT/PT)

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) for a shop-based, full-time role in Pennsylvania. The position pays $38-$45 per hour and focuses on inspecting structural steel and bridge fabrication to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and project specifications.

You will work closely with welders, production teams and quality personnel, reviewing procedures, interpreting drawings and maintaining detailed inspection records.