Welding Inspector I: CAWI Path & CWI Exam Sponsorship

Construction Material Testing; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; 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 welds, verifying fit-up and joint preparation, and recording results. The role follows AWS codes with potential travel to active erection sites and overtime as needed.

The position requires CAWI or 3+ years welding/inspection experience and eligibility for the CWI exam, with the sponsor support for certification and advancement.

Qualifications

• AWS CAWI or 3+ years 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 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

CAWI certification

CWI exam eligibility

Welding inspection

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welds, verifying fit-up and joint preparation, and recording results. The role follows AWS codes with potential travel to active erection sites and overtime as needed.

The position requires CAWI or 3+ years welding/inspection experience and eligibility for the CWI exam, with the sponsor support for certification and advancement.