NDE INSPECTOR, CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (CWI)

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

Are you ready to start “Building America”? At Lexicon, we're seeking a skilled NDE Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team to build some of the most impressive steel structures in the world! With competitive pay & benefits, this role presents an exciting opportunity for growth and development! Multiple shifts are available, including Day, Night, and Weekend shifts, with an additional 4-hour bonus for weekend shift employees. If you're passionate about being a part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, then Lexicon is the place for you. Join us and become a part of our growing family as we continue to build a brighter future together.

Lexicon Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• HSA with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401k with company match
• Lexicon University

Our Lexicon University provides free career development and training, so employees can improve their skills in their chosen field, learn new skills in another area and build a career path that leads to job satisfaction and success for them and their families.

NDE Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment/structure meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document
• Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements
• Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications
• Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work
• Monitor welding processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), and plasma arc welding (PAW) to ensure they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures
• Verify and document welder qualifications
• Verify the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications
• Appraise welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawing
• Verify proper fit, cleanliness, and environmental conditions
• Verify tack weld quality
• Verify preheat and interpass temperatures
• Assure the proper control and handling of welding consumables
• Verify the interpass and final cleaning
• Assure product conformity to drawings and specifications
• Verify cleanliness and weld surface quality
• Perform various NDT examinations (VT), (PT), (MT), (UT)
• Oversee repair activities
• Verify the proper performance of post-weld heat treatments
• Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities
• Assist in training and developing of other teammates
• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
• The ability to work overtime, weekends, and regular, punctual attendance is required

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5 years of experience in a steel fabrication shop environment
• Previous fitting and welding experience is required
• Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Additional nondestructive Evaluation Level II or III certifications in line with ASNT TC-1A guidance in one of the following methods: Visual Inspection (VT), Liquid Dye Penetrant Inspection (PT), or Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT), or Ultrasonic Inspection (UT or UT-SW)
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards including AISC, AWS, CWB, and ASME
• Level II in SSPC/NACE/AMPP

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, stoop, push, pull, sit, and walk frequently and be able to climb 25 ft.
• Exposure to temperature fluctuations and loud work environment.
• Occasional opportunity for travel with overnight stays.

This role is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates must show the capacity to proactively initiate, effectively lead, and consistently uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Compliance with this requirement is a fundamental condition for employment.