Welding Inspector I (CAWI) – On-Site & CWI Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Clarksville, TN seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a CWI. You will verify fit-up and WPS compliance, perform visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role supports developing inspectors with CWI sponsorship. Ideal candidate has CAWI or 3+ years welding experience, can read weld symbols and drawings, and is prepared for heights, confined spaces, and active construction sites.

Qualifications

• 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

Attention to detail

Reading weld symbols

Team collaboration

Welding inspection knowledge

Education

AWS CAWI certification or CWI exam eligibility

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

WPS/PQR reading

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Clarksville, TN seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a CWI. You will verify fit-up and WPS compliance, perform visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role supports developing inspectors with CWI sponsorship. Ideal candidate has CAWI or 3+ years welding experience, can read weld symbols and drawings, and is prepared for heights, confined spaces, and active construction sites.