Welding Inspector I — Structural & Pipe (CWI Path)

Construction Material Testing; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

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’ll verify fit-up, perform visual inspections, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role requires reading structural drawings, weld symbols, WPS/PQR documents, and ensuring welder qualifications and equipment calibration. The position targets CAWI eligibility or experienced inspectors pursuing the CWI exam.

Qualifications

• AWS 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 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

Welding inspection

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’ll verify fit-up, perform visual inspections, and maintain weld maps and logs.

The role requires reading structural drawings, weld symbols, WPS/PQR documents, and ensuring welder qualifications and equipment calibration. The position targets CAWI eligibility or experienced inspectors pursuing the CWI exam.