Welding Inspector I — CWI Path, Exam Sponsorship

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Houston, TX is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspections, and maintain inspection documentation, with opportunities to advance toward CWI certification.

The role requires reading drawings and WPS/PQRs, being physically able to work at height, and coordinating with NDT personnel on active projects.

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 WPS compliance before and during welding
• Perform visual weld inspection under 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 NDT (UT, MT, PT) with the NDT technician and record results

Skills

CAWI eligibility

Welding experience

Reading drawings

Physical endurance

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Houston, TX is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding. You will verify fit-up, perform visual inspections, and maintain inspection documentation, with opportunities to advance toward CWI certification.

The role requires reading drawings and WPS/PQRs, being physically able to work at height, and coordinating with NDT personnel on active projects.