Welding Inspector I: CWI Sponsorship & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

AWS CWI exam sponsorship

Job summary

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

The role supports the AWS CWI exam and advancement toward Welding Inspector II. Pay ranges from $28 to $36 per hour, depending on certifications, experience, and project scope.

Qualifications

• CAWI certification or 3+ years 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 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 results

Skills

CAWI eligibility

Welding inspection experience

Reads weld symbols

Height and confined-space capable

Tools

WPS/PQR documents

NDT coordination

Job description

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

The role supports the AWS CWI exam and advancement toward Welding Inspector II. Pay ranges from $28 to $36 per hour, depending on certifications, experience, and project scope.