Welding Inspector I (CAWI) - On-Site, Path to CWI

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Covington, KY seeks a Welding Inspector I, working under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You verify fit-up, check WPS compliance, inspect welds to AWS D1.1 or governing code, and keep weld maps and logs.

This role is built for an AWS CAWI or an experienced welder on the CWI path; the company sponsors the CWI exam and offers advancement toward Welding Inspector II with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• AWS CAWI or 3+ years welding or welding inspection experience.
• Ability to read structural drawings, weld symbols and WPS/PQR documents.
• Physically able to work at heights, in confined spaces on active sites.
• Reliable, honest, and diligent in inspecting welds.

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

Skills

CAWI eligibility or <1> 3+ years weld

Reads structural drawings and weld S

Attention to safety and detail

Record-keeping and reporting

Quality assurance mindset

Education

AWS CAWI certification or equivalent

3+ years welding or welding inspection experience

Tools

WPS/PQR documents

D1.1/D1.5 knowledge

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Covington, KY seeks a Welding Inspector I, working under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You verify fit-up, check WPS compliance, inspect welds to AWS D1.1 or governing code, and keep weld maps and logs.

This role is built for an AWS CAWI or an experienced welder on the CWI path; the company sponsors the CWI exam and offers advancement toward Welding Inspector II with relevant certifications.