NDT Inspector/Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Competitive benefits

401k with company match

Training opportunities

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a highly skilled NDT Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform welding inspections, non-destructive testing, and quality assurance at customer sites and fabrication facilities. The role requires extensive regional travel and a company vehicle for travel.

You will ensure compliance with codes, standards, customer specs, and quality requirements while representing the company professionally in the field.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification (preferred).
• ASNT Level II VT/MT/PT/UT/RT per ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS-410.
• High school diploma or technical degree in Welding, Mechanical Eng Tech, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of welding inspection and NDT experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75-90% of the time, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform NDT inspections using VT, MT, PT, UT, and RT (RT preferred).
• Conduct welding inspections per AWS, ASME, API and customer specs.
• Travel to customer sites, fabrication shops, and field locations.
• Safely operate company vehicle during travel to sites.
• Interpret WPS, PQR, and WPQ records.
• Review fabrication drawings, ITPs, and quality docs.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain records.
• Identify weld and dimensional defects; recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, customer requirements, and QMS.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, QA, customers, and third-party inspectors.
• Participate in customer audits and third-party inspections.

Skills

NDT knowledge

Welding inspection

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or technical degree in Welding/Mechanical Eng Tech

Tools

Inspection software

MS Office

Job description

SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled NDT Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform welding inspections, non‑destructive testing (NDT), and quality assurance activities at customer sites and fabrication facilities. This position requires extensive travel (primarily regional with some overnight travel) and includes the use of a company-provided vehicle. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, customer specifications, and company quality requirements while representing the company professionally in the field.

SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled NDT Inspector / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform welding inspections, non‑destructive testing (NDT), and quality assurance activities at customer sites and fabrication facilities. This position requires extensive travel (primarily regional with some overnight travel) and includes the use of a company-provided vehicle. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, customer specifications, and company quality requirements while representing the company professionally in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections using methods such as:
  • Visual Testing (VT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT) (preferred)
• Conduct welding inspections in accordance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer specifications.
• Travel to customer locations, fabrication shops, and field sites to perform inspections and quality assurance activities.
• Safely operate a company-provided vehicle while traveling to assigned job sites.
• Interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) records.
• Review fabrication drawings, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Identify weld and dimensional errors and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, customer requirements, and quality management systems.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, quality personnel, customers, and third‑party inspectors.
• Participate in customer audits and third‑party inspection

Required Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (Preferred).
• Level II certification in one or more NDT methods (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT) in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A or NAS-410.
• High school diploma or technical degree in Welding, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding inspection and NDT.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75-90% of the time, including overnight travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ASME Section V, VIII, IX, API 1104, API 650, or AWS D1.1.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, structural steel, pressure vessels, or pipeline construction.
• Strong understanding of welding processes including GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of welding codes, specifications, and NDT standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and inspection reporting software.
• Ability to work independently in both field and shop environments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage travel schedules and multiple inspection assignments

Certifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) - Preferred
• ASNT Level II (VT/MT/PT/UT/RT) - Preferred
• Valid driver's license - Required

Who We Are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is an industrial equipment manufacturer for the steel industry. We design, build, and service equipment and steel plants across the globe with a strong technical services/machine shop network in North America.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.