Welding Inspector

Novax Recruitment Group; Georgia; On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Shift differential

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join a Georgia-based structural steel fabrication shop. The role offers a permanent, shop-based position with Monday–Thursday scheduling and opportunities across structural steel and bridge work.

You will perform visual weld inspections, review drawings and procedures, and help maintain quality throughout fabrication. Strong communication with welders and supervisors is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience inspecting welded and fabricated structural steel in a shop environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret welding drawings, details and specifications.
• Knowledge of quality standards and the ability to maintain accurate inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Inspect welded and fabricated structural steel in production.
• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) and identify defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure welding activities comply with AWS D1.1 and D1.5.
• Review drawings, welding details and inspection documentation; monitor procedures.
• Document quality issues and coordinate with production teams to resolve them.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and maintain quality records.

Skills

CWI certification

Welding inspection

Drawings interpretation

Quality documentation

Team communication

Job description

Compensation - $35-40 Per Hour (depending on experience)

We’re working with an established and growing structural steel fabrication company in Georgia that is looking to add an experienced AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to its team.

This is a permanent, shop-based opportunity with a steady Monday–Thursday schedule and the chance to work on a variety of structural steel and bridge fabrication projects.

The facility works to AWS D1.1 and D1.5, making this particularly attractive for a CWI who wants to continue developing their experience across both structural steel and bridge work.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll play an important role in maintaining the quality of the fabrication process, working closely with welders, supervisors, production, and quality teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting welded and fabricated structural steel throughout production.
• Carrying out visual weld inspections (VT) and identifying defects or non-conformances.
• Ensuring welding activities comply with AWS D1.1 and D1.5.
• Reviewing drawings, welding details, specifications, and inspection documentation.
• Monitoring fabrication and welding activities against approved procedures.
• Documenting quality issues and working with production teams to resolve them.
• Completing accurate inspection reports and maintaining quality records.
• Supporting a strong culture of quality throughout the fabrication shop.

What We're Looking For

• A current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Previous CWI experience within a structural steel fabrication shop.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS D1.1.
• D1.5 / bridge fabrication experience is highly desirable.
• The ability to interpret structural drawings, welding details, and specifications.
• A good understanding of welding quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with shop and production teams.

(Experience with additional NDT methods such as UT, MT, PT, or RT would also be advantageous).

The company offers a Monday–Thursday schedule, with opportunities available on:

First Shift – Days

or

Second Shift – Nights

There is also a 10% shift differential available for second-shift employees.

What's on Offer...

• Up to $45 per hour for candidates with strong D1.1 and D1.5 experience
• Relocation assistance available
• Stable, 100% shop-based position

This could be a great fit if you're looking to move away from short-term contract or site-based inspection work and into a stable, long-term position with an established fabrication operation.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on structural steel and bridge projects, use your AWS CWI certification every day, and continue building your experience with D1.1 and D1.5 work.

With a four-day working week, competitive hourly pay, shift flexibility, and relocation support available, this is an opportunity worth considering for an experienced CWI looking for their next long-term move.