Welding Inspector I CAWI — CWI Exam Sponsorship

Construction Material Testing

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 59,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 per AWS D1.1 or governing code, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role is ideal for someone pursuing the CWI path or an experienced welder/inspector. The company sponsors the AWS CWI exam and provides a path to Welding Inspector II with demonstrated experience and qualifications, including travel to

Qualifications

Has CAWI 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.
Perform visual 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 nondestructive testing (UT, MT, PT) with the NDT technician and record results.