Welding Inspector I CAWI — CWI Exam Sponsorship

Construction Material Testing; Jonesboro (AR); 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 welds. The role focuses on fit-up verification, WPS compliance, and visual inspection to governing codes.

You will maintain weld maps, logs, and ensure traceability to welders and procedures. Candidates should have CAWI or be on the CWI path, readable structural drawings, and be able to work at height and in confined spaces.

Qualifications

• AWS 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 before and during welding
• Perform visual weld inspection under CWI supervision to AWS D1.1, D1.5, or the 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 with the NDT technician and record results

Skills

CAWI/CWI path

Reads weld symbols

Attention to detail

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welds. The role focuses on fit-up verification, WPS compliance, and visual inspection to governing codes.

You will maintain weld maps, logs, and ensure traceability to welders and procedures. Candidates should have CAWI or be on the CWI path, readable structural drawings, and be able to work at height and in confined spaces.