Senior Welding Inspector – Structural & Field QA

Intertek Building & Construction; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertek Building & Construction in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our PSI team. The role focuses on inspection of structural steel, welded assemblies, and pipe sites, ensuring conformance to AWS D1.1 and safety standards with thorough documentation of test results.

You will read blueprints, measure tolerances, issue non-conformances, and collaborate with project teams to secure quality on construction and fabrication projects across the A/E/C sector.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification with D1.1 experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand, and interpret tolerances.
• Must be able to receive, understand, and execute written and verbal directions.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal & written communication.
• Must be able to work well independently and with others.
• Must be able to periodically work off shifts and overtime.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Testing and inspection of structural steel during erection on general building and pipeline sites, as well as occasional plant inspections.
• Inspect general construction and structural steel erection for buildings.
• Perform visual inspections on welded products in progress and completed jobs.
• Inspect welding jobs for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut etc.
• Record results of tests and welding inspections.
• Able to issue and follow up on non-conformances until the close out.
• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.
• Reviews all welded products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept or reject the product.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• May also, operates testing equipment and conducts testing, (example: Soil, concrete or other) and provides assessment of data through reporting.
• Operates a calculator to calculate mathematical test results.
• Must be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work.]

Skills

AWS CWI Certification

Reading blueprints

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Overtime flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring instruments

Job description

Intertek Building & Construction in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our PSI team. The role focuses on inspection of structural steel, welded assemblies, and pipe sites, ensuring conformance to AWS D1.1 and safety standards with thorough documentation of test results.

You will read blueprints, measure tolerances, issue non-conformances, and collaborate with project teams to secure quality on construction and fabrication projects across the A/E/C sector.