Welding Inspector I | CAWI | CWI Exam Sponsorship

Construction Material Testing; Miami (FL); 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. You will verify fit-up, preheat, WPS compliance, perform visual inspection, and keep weld maps and logs so records are complete.

The role requires a valid driver's license, readiness for site work, and strong attention to weld quality. The company sponsors the AWS CWI exam and offers growth toward Welding Inspector II with travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

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 eligibility

Welding inspection

Read weld symbols

WPS compliance

Tools

UT

MT

PT

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welds. You will verify fit-up, preheat, WPS compliance, perform visual inspection, and keep weld maps and logs so records are complete.

The role requires a valid driver's license, readiness for site work, and strong attention to weld quality. The company sponsors the AWS CWI exam and offers growth toward Welding Inspector II with travel as needed.