Welding Inspector I - CWI Exam Sponsorship

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, document weld maps, and ensure WPS compliance.

You will perform visual inspection to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, maintain logs, and confirm welder qualifications. The company sponsors the AWS CWI exam to advance your certification track.

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

Reads structural drawings

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

AWS CAWI or 3+ years welding experience and eligibility for CWI exam

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, document weld maps, and ensure WPS compliance.

You will perform visual inspection to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, maintain logs, and confirm welder qualifications. The company sponsors the AWS CWI exam to advance your certification track.