Welding Inspector I (CAWI) — Path to CWI

Construction Material Testing; Durham (NC); 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 welding. You will verify fit-up, assess preheat and WPS compliance, inspect welds visually, and maintain inspection records and weld maps.

The role includes ensuring welder qualifications and equipment calibration, with opportunities toward CWI certification sponsorship. Daily work involves documenting outcomes, coordinating with NDT, and supporting the CWI in

Qualifications

• CAWI eligibility or 3+ years welding or welding inspection experience
• Reads structural drawings, weld symbols, and WPS/PQR documents
• Physically able to work at height, in confined spaces, and on active steel erection sites

Responsibilities

• Verify joint fit-up, preheat, and WPS compliance before and during welding
• Perform visual weld inspection under 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 with the NDT technician and record results

Skills

CAWI eligible

Welding symbols reading

Driver's license

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, assess preheat and WPS compliance, inspect welds visually, and maintain inspection records and weld maps.

The role includes ensuring welder qualifications and equipment calibration, with opportunities toward CWI certification sponsorship. Daily work involves documenting outcomes, coordinating with NDT, and supporting the CWI in