Welding Inspector II (AWS CWI) – Field & Shop Oversight

Construction Material Testing; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to inspect structural welds, review welding procedures and qualifications, and sign inspection reports relied upon by the engineer of record and building official.

The role requires current AWS CWI and experience across D1.1 and related codes; ICC bolting certification is a strong plus and sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with 2+ years inspecting under it.
• Working command of AWS D1.1 and at least one of D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104.
• ICC structural steel and bolting special inspector certification preferred (sponsored if not held).
• Able to defend a rejection to a fabricator and document it so the retest closes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and sign visual weld inspection with accept/reject authority to the governing code.
• Review WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records.
• Witness welder performance qualification tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing.
• Disposition indications and write repair instructions.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection, including high-strength bolting and base plate grouting where certified.
• Write inspection reports and nonconformance reports for the engineer of record and the building official.

Skills

AWS CWI

D1.1 knowledge

D1.5 knowledge

D1.8 knowledge

ASME IX knowledge

API 1104 knowledge

ICC bolting certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Minnesota is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector II to inspect structural welds, review welding procedures and qualifications, and sign inspection reports relied upon by the engineer of record and building official.

The role requires current AWS CWI and experience across D1.1 and related codes; ICC bolting certification is a strong plus and sponsorship is available for the right candidate.