Welding Inspector I (CAWI) — Path to CWI & Field Welds

Construction Material Testing; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in the United States seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe projects. You will verify fit-up, inspect welds, and document results to maintain traceability and code compliance.

This role requires CAWI eligibility or 3+ years welding experience, ability to read drawings and WPS/PQR, and readiness to work at height and in confined spaces.

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 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 eligibility

Read weld symbols

Safety aware

Attention to detail

Job description

Construction Material Testing in the United States seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe projects. You will verify fit-up, inspect welds, and document results to maintain traceability and code compliance.

This role requires CAWI eligibility or 3+ years welding experience, ability to read drawings and WPS/PQR, and readiness to work at height and in confined spaces.