Senior Welding Inspector II — Field & Shop (AWS CWI)

Construction Material Testing; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to perform visual weld inspections, witness qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and sign reports relied on by engineers and building officials. You’ll work between fabrication shops and erection sites, interpreting codes and directing NDT as required.

The role offers travel to project sites; pay ranges from $38 to $52 per hour, based on certifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting special inspector certification preferred (sponsored if not held).
• Able to defend a rejection to a fabricator and document it so the retest closes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and sign visual weld inspection with accept/reject authority to the governing code.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Witness welder performance qualification tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing.
• Disposition indications and write repair instructions.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified.
• Write inspection reports and nonconformance reports for the engineer of record and the building official.

Skills

AWS CWI

Code interpretation

Welding inspection

NDT coordination

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to perform visual weld inspections, witness qualification tests, review WPS/PQR, and sign reports relied on by engineers and building officials. You’ll work between fabrication shops and erection sites, interpreting codes and directing NDT as required.

The role offers travel to project sites; pay ranges from $38 to $52 per hour, based on certifications and experience.