Welding Inspector I — Structural Welds & Code Compliance

Construction Material Testing; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; 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, performing fit-up checks, visual inspection, and documentation of each weld to ensure traceability and compliance.

The role requires CAWI or eligibility for the CWI exam, ability to read drawings and WPS/PQRs, and readiness to work at height on active sites with travel. Sponsorship for the CWI exam is provided.

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

Welding inspection

Structural drawings literacy

Attention to detail

Education

AWS CAWI certification or 3+ years welding experience and eligibility for the CWI exam

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Welding Inspector I to work under a Certified Welding Inspector on structural steel and pipe welding, performing fit-up checks, visual inspection, and documentation of each weld to ensure traceability and compliance.

The role requires CAWI or eligibility for the CWI exam, ability to read drawings and WPS/PQRs, and readiness to work at height on active sites with travel. Sponsorship for the CWI exam is provided.