Welding Inspector I CAWI - Path to CWI Exam

Construction Material Testing; Topeka (KS); 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 welding. You will verify fit-up, preheat, WPS compliance, and keep weld maps and logs to ensure traceability of every weld.

The role requires visual inspection to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, coordination with NDT, and preparation for a potential CWI certification path. Expect site work and on-call schedules as needed.

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 eligibility or welding inspection

Reads structural drawings

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, preheat, WPS compliance, and keep weld maps and logs to ensure traceability of every weld.

The role requires visual inspection to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, coordination with NDT, and preparation for a potential CWI certification path. Expect site work and on-call schedules as needed.