Welding Inspector I (CAWI) — Path to CWI

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Kapolei, Hawaii 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 inspection, and ensure WPS compliance while recording results.

The role offers hands-on experience, growth toward CWI certification, and potential travel to sites; pay ranges from $28 to $36 per hour. Candidates should have CAWI or welding inspection experience.

Qualifications

• AWS 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 certification

Read weld symbols

Detail oriented

Work at height

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Kapolei, Hawaii 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 inspection, and ensure WPS compliance while recording results.

The role offers hands-on experience, growth toward CWI certification, and potential travel to sites; pay ranges from $28 to $36 per hour. Candidates should have CAWI or welding inspection experience.