Quality Inspector (AWS CWI) – Welding & Steel Fabrication

Carolina Heavy Steel; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Heavy Steel in Ridgeville, SC is seeking a Quality Inspector with AWS CWI certification to inspect welding and steel fabrication activities, ensuring compliance with codes, drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will perform visual and MT/PT testing as needed, verify welding qualifications, maintain quality records, and coordinate with production personnel, customers, and third-party inspectors to support final inspections and product release.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification
• Experience inspecting welding or fabrication work
• Ability to read engineering drawings, welding symbols, and inspection requirements
• Knowledge of welding procedures and welder qualifications
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication when addressing quality concerns
• Basic computer skills for inspection reports

Responsibilities

• Inspect welding and fabrication work before, during, and after production.
• Perform visual weld inspections per AWS D1.1 and project requirements.
• Conduct MT/PT testing as needed per NDT procedures and write records.
• Read and interpret drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and customer specs.
• Verify welder qualifications and compliance with WPSs.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Support final inspections and product release through approved processes.

Skills

CWI certification

Inspection experience

Reading drawings/welding symbols

Measuring tools

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical training in Welding Technology/QA

Tools

Weld gauges

Inspection equipment

Job description

Carolina Heavy Steel in Ridgeville, SC is seeking a Quality Inspector with AWS CWI certification to inspect welding and steel fabrication activities, ensuring compliance with codes, drawings, specs, and customer requirements.

You will perform visual and MT/PT testing as needed, verify welding qualifications, maintain quality records, and coordinate with production personnel, customers, and third-party inspectors to support final inspections and product release.