Welding Inspector I – CAWI with CWI Path

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Alaska seeks a Welding Inspector I working under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, verifying fit-up, joint preparation, and WPS compliance, and maintaining weld maps and logs. You will perform visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing code, coordinate with NDT, and progress along the CWI path with company sponsorship for the CWI exam.

The role requires willingness to travel to active job sites, a valid driver's license, and the

Qualifications

• Welding Inspector I works under direct supervision of a Certified Welding Inspector.
• Reads weld symbols and WPS/PQR documents? (not explicit)
• 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

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Alaska seeks a Welding Inspector I working under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, verifying fit-up, joint preparation, and WPS compliance, and maintaining weld maps and logs. You will perform visual inspections to AWS D1.1 or governing code, coordinate with NDT, and progress along the CWI path with company sponsorship for the CWI exam.

The role requires willingness to travel to active job sites, a valid driver's license, and the