Welding Inspector I (CAWI) – CWI Track, On-Site

Construction Material Testing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; 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 welding. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspections, check welder qualifications, and maintain inspection logs.

This role offers exposure to AWS D1.1 and related codes, with potential path toward CWI certification sponsored by the company. The position requires the ability to work at height and in confined spaces on active sites, with pay ranging $28–$36

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

Welding inspection experience

Job description

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 inspections, check welder qualifications, and maintain inspection logs.

This role offers exposure to AWS D1.1 and related codes, with potential path toward CWI certification sponsored by the company. The position requires the ability to work at height and in confined spaces on active sites, with pay ranging $28–$36