Welding Inspector I CAWI - Path to CWI

Construction Material Testing; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Utah is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector, performing fit-up checks, visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing code, and maintaining weld maps and logs.

You will verify welder qualifications, WPS/PQR compliance, and coordinate with NDT personnel; the role offers on-site duties, potential travel, and a path toward CWI certification with company sponsorship.

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 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

Welding experience

Weld symbols

Physically fit

Attention to detail

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Utah is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector, performing fit-up checks, visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing code, and maintaining weld maps and logs.

You will verify welder qualifications, WPS/PQR compliance, and coordinate with NDT personnel; the role offers on-site duties, potential travel, and a path toward CWI certification with company sponsorship.