Senior CWI: Structural Steel & Bridge Inspector

Novax Recruitment Ltd.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. has a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) role in Western New York, offering up to $95,000 plus overtime. This shop-based position focuses on structural steel, bridges and heavy fabrication projects.

You will inspect structural steel, bridge components and welded assemblies, review drawings and welding symbols, and ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5 with WPSs. You’ll work with welders, supervisors, and quality teams to ensure top workmanship.

Qualifications

• AWS CWI certification required
• Experience inspecting structural steel fabrication / welding
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding code
• D1.5 / bridge fabrication experience a plus
• Ability to read structural drawings and welding symbols
• NDT experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel, bridge components and welded assemblies
• Carry out visual weld inspections (VT)
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 / D1.5 and approved WPSs
• Review drawings, welding symbols and project specifications
• Inspect fit-up, weld preparation and completed welds
• Identify non-conformances and drive corrective action
• Maintain inspection and quality documentation
• Support NDT activities (UT, MT, PT, RT) as required
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain quality and reduce rework

Skills

AWS CWI certification

Structural steel fabrication / welding

AWS D1.1 knowledge

D1.5 / bridge fabrication experience

Read drawings / welding symbols

NDT experience

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. has a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) role in Western New York, offering up to $95,000 plus overtime. This shop-based position focuses on structural steel, bridges and heavy fabrication projects.

You will inspect structural steel, bridge components and welded assemblies, review drawings and welding symbols, and ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5 with WPSs. You’ll work with welders, supervisors, and quality teams to ensure top workmanship.