Senior CWI: Structural Steel & Bridge Inspection Lead

Novax Recruitment Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) contributions

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is partnering with an established Western New York fabricator seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to oversee welding and fabrication quality from start to finish. You will verify compliance with AWS D1.1, D1.5, approved procedures, drawings, and project specs.

You will lead visual inspections, review documentation, and coordinate with welders and production teams. Relocation support may be offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current AWS CWI certification.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication and welding inspection.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ideally D1.5/bridge fabrication.
• Experience with UT/MT/PT/RT is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel, bridge components and welded assemblies throughout fabrication.
• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure welding and fabrication comply with AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements.
• Review drawings, welding procedures, specifications and inspection documentation.
• Inspect weld preparation, fit-up, welding activities and completed welds.
• Collaborate with welders, supervisors and production to resolve quality issues.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure issues are addressed.

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Structural steel fabrication

Welding inspection

D1.1 knowledge

D1.5 knowledge

NDT (UT/MT/PT/RT)

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Job description

Novax Recruitment Group is partnering with an established Western New York fabricator seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to oversee welding and fabrication quality from start to finish. You will verify compliance with AWS D1.1, D1.5, approved procedures, drawings, and project specs.

You will lead visual inspections, review documentation, and coordinate with welders and production teams. Relocation support may be offered for the right candidate.