Welding Inspector II - AWS CWI, Structural Code Expert

Construction Material Testing; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing in Racine, WI seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welds. Inspect to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required; witness welder qualification tests; review WPS and PQR documents; direct NDT and sign inspection reports.

Your week spans shop and field work, with travel and per diem as needed. Pay ranges $38–$52 per hour, with opportunities for advancement toward SCWI and additional

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 tests.
• Direct and interpret nondestructive testing; write repair instructions and reports.
• Inspect fabrication shops and field erection; manage high-strength bolting and base plate work.
• Write inspection and nonconformance reports for engineers and building officials.

Skills

CWI Certification

Welding inspection

NDT coordination

Education

ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector

Tools

NDT methods (UT/MT)

Job description

Construction Material Testing in Racine, WI seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to hold accept/reject authority on structural steel, pipe, and fabricated welds. Inspect to AWS D1.1, D1.5, D1.8, ASME IX, or API 1104 as required; witness welder qualification tests; review WPS and PQR documents; direct NDT and sign inspection reports.

Your week spans shop and field work, with travel and per diem as needed. Pay ranges $38–$52 per hour, with opportunities for advancement toward SCWI and additional