Welding Inspector I (CAWI) - CWI Prep Sponsor

Construction Material Testing; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under the direct supervision of a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, inspect welds, and maintain inspection records while supporting NDT coordination and WPS compliance.

You should be capable of working at height and in confined spaces on active sites, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

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 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 (UT, MT, PT) with the NDT technician and record the results.

Skills

Reads drawings

Weld inspection

Attention to safety

Physical stamina

Education

CAWI certification or eligible for CWI

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under the direct supervision of a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, inspect welds, and maintain inspection records while supporting NDT coordination and WPS compliance.

You should be capable of working at height and in confined spaces on active sites, with a focus on accuracy and safety.