Field NDT & Welding Inspector (CWI) – Travel‑Ready

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a highly skilled NDT Inspector / CWI to perform welding inspections, NDT, and QA at customer sites and fabrication facilities. This role requires extensive travel (regional with overnight) and includes a company vehicle.

You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, and customer requirements while representing the company in the field. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in welding inspection/NDT, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel 75–90% of the time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of welding inspection and NDT experience.
• AWS CWI certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to travel 75–90% with overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections (VT, MT, PT, UT, RT) per applicable codes and customer specs.
• Conduct welding inspections in accordance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer specs.
• Travel to customer sites, fabrication shops, and field locations for inspections and QA activities.
• Safely operate a company-provided vehicle while traveling to job sites.
• Interpret WPS, PQR, and WPQ records.
• Review fabrication drawings, ITPs, and quality documentation.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain records.
• Identify weld and dimensional errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, customer requirements, and quality management systems.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality, customers, and third-party inspectors.
• Participate in customer audits and third-party inspection.

Skills

Welding codes knowledge

Reading drawings & welding symbols

Analytical/problem-solving skills

Written & verbal communication

Inspection reporting software

Independent field work

Time management

Education

High school diploma or technical degree in Welding/Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office

Inspection reporting software

Job description

SMS group is seeking a highly skilled NDT Inspector / CWI to perform welding inspections, NDT, and QA at customer sites and fabrication facilities. This role requires extensive travel (regional with overnight) and includes a company vehicle.

You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, and customer requirements while representing the company in the field. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in welding inspection/NDT, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel 75–90% of the time.