Welding Inspector II (CWI) – Structural Steel Field QA

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to authorize accept/reject decisions on structural steel, pipe and welded assemblies, inspecting to AWS D1.1 and related codes as required, and witnessing welder qualification tests.

You will review WPS/PQR, direct NDT, and sign inspection reports for the engineer of record and building officials, while ensuring quality control across fabrication shops and field erection.

Qualifications

• Current AWS 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/D1.8/ASME IX/API 1104 knowledge

ICC bolting certification

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Certified Welding Inspector II to authorize accept/reject decisions on structural steel, pipe and welded assemblies, inspecting to AWS D1.1 and related codes as required, and witnessing welder qualification tests.

You will review WPS/PQR, direct NDT, and sign inspection reports for the engineer of record and building officials, while ensuring quality control across fabrication shops and field erection.