Welding Inspector I — Path to CWI with Sponsorship

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Texas is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, verifying fit-up, qualifying welders, and maintaining weld maps and inspection logs. The role sponsors the AWS CWI exam and moves toward Welding Inspector II with experience, with occasional travel to project sites.

Pay ranges from $28 to $36 per hour, based on certifications, experience, and assigned program.

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

Reads drawings

Safety minded

Attention to detail

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Texas is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, verifying fit-up, qualifying welders, and maintaining weld maps and inspection logs. The role sponsors the AWS CWI exam and moves toward Welding Inspector II with experience, with occasional travel to project sites.

Pay ranges from $28 to $36 per hour, based on certifications, experience, and assigned program.