Welding Inspector I (CAWI) — CWI Track

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welds. This role verifies fit-up, checks WPS compliance, and records weld maps and logs, with travel to active sites in Minnesota.

You will perform visual inspections per AWS D1.1 or governing code, review welder qualifications, and coordinate NDT with the NDT technician. Company sponsors CWI exam.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector (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 welding procedure specification (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

CAWI eligibility

Inspection accuracy

Welding knowledge

Education

AWS CAWI certification or 3+ years welding experience

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welds. This role verifies fit-up, checks WPS compliance, and records weld maps and logs, with travel to active sites in Minnesota.

You will perform visual inspections per AWS D1.1 or governing code, review welder qualifications, and coordinate NDT with the NDT technician. Company sponsors CWI exam.