Welding Inspector I (CAWI) — Path to CWI on Steel Projects

Construction Material Testing; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 103,155,000; 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 welds. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role requires CAWI or 3+ years welding experience and the ability to read weld symbols, WPS/PQRs, and structural drawings. Travel and site work are possible, with safety and quality a priority.

Qualifications

• AWS CAWI certification, 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 eligibility

Attention to detail

Weld symbols reading

Welding inspection

Tools

WPS/PQR documents

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welds. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role requires CAWI or 3+ years welding experience and the ability to read weld symbols, WPS/PQRs, and structural drawings. Travel and site work are possible, with safety and quality a priority.