Welding Inspector I (AWS CAWI) - CWI Exam Sponsorship

Construction Material Testing; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, verifying fit-up, joint preparation, and WPS compliance, performing visual inspection to AWS D1.1 or governing code, and maintaining weld maps and inspection logs. The seat is built for an AWS CAWI or experienced welder pursuing the CWI exam, with company sponsorship.

Pay runs $28 to $36 an hour depending on certifications and experience, with travel to

Qualifications

• AWS CAWI or 3+ years welding or welding inspection experience.
• Reads structural drawings, weld symbols, and WPS/PQR documents.
• Physically able to work at height, in confined spaces, on active erection sites.
• Careful, consistent, and honest about weld quality.

Responsibilities

• Verify joint fit-up, preheat, and WPS compliance during welding.
• Perform visual inspection under supervision to AWS D1.1/D1.5 or governing code.
• Confirm welder qualifications, consumable control, and calibration records.
• Maintain weld maps, inspection logs, and daily reports.
• Flag rejectable indications for CWI disposition.
• Coordinate NDT (UT, MT, PT) with the NDT technician and record results.

Skills

CAWI eligibility

Welding experience

Reads drawings

Physical stamina

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, verifying fit-up, joint preparation, and WPS compliance, performing visual inspection to AWS D1.1 or governing code, and maintaining weld maps and inspection logs. The seat is built for an AWS CAWI or experienced welder pursuing the CWI exam, with company sponsorship.

Pay runs $28 to $36 an hour depending on certifications and experience, with travel to