Welding Inspector I: Structural & Pipe QA (CAWI)

Construction Material Testing; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I in the United States, based in South Carolina. The role involves inspecting structural steel and pipe welds under a CWI, verifying fit-up, WPS compliance, and preparing weld maps and logs.

Ideal candidates have CAWI/CWI eligibility or 3+ years welding inspection experience. The position may involve travel to active erection sites with eligibility for the AWS CWI exam sponsored by the company.

Qualifications

• CAWI certification or 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 sites.

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/CWI eligibility

Welding inspection

Reads weld symbols

Education

AWS CAWI or 3+ yrs welding

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I in the United States, based in South Carolina. The role involves inspecting structural steel and pipe welds under a CWI, verifying fit-up, WPS compliance, and preparing weld maps and logs.

Ideal candidates have CAWI/CWI eligibility or 3+ years welding inspection experience. The position may involve travel to active erection sites with eligibility for the AWS CWI exam sponsored by the company.