Structural Steel QA & NDT Inspector - AWS CWI

Helion Group; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group seeks a Structural Steel Quality & NDT Inspector (AWS CWI) to serve as the quality gatekeeper for steel components used in demanding applications. You will lead visual inspections, verify welding practices, and perform NDT to ensure shipments meet our standards.

On the shop floor, you will inspect finished pieces, assess MIG/GMAW welds with emphasis on CJP, and switch to UT/MT for safety-critical parts.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is required.
• Proven background inspecting structural steel welding.
• Fluency reading and interpreting blueprints, weld symbols, engineering drawings, and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Execute and record visual weld inspections on ~60% of finished product prior to release.
• Evaluate MIG/GMAW welds with emphasis on CJP quality.
• Perform and document UT and MT on seismic and load-bearing products.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and drawings to verify compliance with specs and WPS.
• Identify weld discontinuities and collaborate with welders and production to correct issues.
• Ensure welding procedures and inspection requirements are followed consistently.
• Support production with guidance on welding quality and inspection criteria.

Skills

CWI

Welding inspection

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Helion Group seeks a Structural Steel Quality & NDT Inspector (AWS CWI) to serve as the quality gatekeeper for steel components used in demanding applications. You will lead visual inspections, verify welding practices, and perform NDT to ensure shipments meet our standards.

On the shop floor, you will inspect finished pieces, assess MIG/GMAW welds with emphasis on CJP, and switch to UT/MT for safety-critical parts.