Welding Inspector I (AWS CAWI) — On-Site, CWI Exam Sponsorship

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspection, and maintain inspection records, with the potential to sit for the CWI exam as sponsorship is provided.

The role involves working from elevated positions, in confined spaces, and on active erection sites, with the opportunity to advance to Welding Inspector II as experience and certification grow.

Qualifications

• AWS CAWI certification or 3+ years welding or welding inspection experience and eligibility to sit for the CWI exam.
• Reads structural drawings, weld symbols, and WPS/PQR documents.
• Physically able to work at height, in confined spaces, and on active steel erection sites.
• Careful, consistent, and honest about what a weld looks like.

Responsibilities

• Verify joint fit-up, preheat, and WPS compliance before and during welding.
• Perform visual weld inspection under CWI supervision to AWS D1.1, D1.5, or governing code.
• Confirm welder qualifications, consumable control, and equipment 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 certification

Welding inspection experience

Reads structural drawings

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspection, and maintain inspection records, with the potential to sit for the CWI exam as sponsorship is provided.

The role involves working from elevated positions, in confined spaces, and on active erection sites, with the opportunity to advance to Welding Inspector II as experience and certification grow.