Welding Inspector I — Start Your CWI Path On Site

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to support structural steel and pipe welding projects. Under a Certified Welding Inspector, you verify fit-up, inspect welds, check welder qualifications, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, and collaboration with NDT technicians; travel to active sites may be required, and sponsorship for CWI exam is provided.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Associate Welding Inspector (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 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 or CWI path

Weld symbols literacy

Inspection documentation

Height work ability

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to support structural steel and pipe welding projects. Under a Certified Welding Inspector, you verify fit-up, inspect welds, check welder qualifications, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to AWS D1.1 or governing codes, and collaboration with NDT technicians; travel to active sites may be required, and sponsorship for CWI exam is provided.