AWS Certified Welding Inspector

aeis llc•New York, NY

7d•$50 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

AEIS is seeking AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) to support our growing pipeline of infrastructure and structural projects. In this role, you'll perform inspections in fabrication shops across multiple locations and contribute to the ongoing development of welding quality assurance processes at AEIS. AEIS professionals grow into QA Leads, Technical Specialists, and Project Leaders who shape the future of construction quality. AEIS operates a full in-house NDT & Technical Training Program covering MT, UT, Hardness testing, and more. Whether you’re building new skills or enhancing your expertise, you’ll find hands-on support, mentorship, and real career mobility.

Requirements

AWS CWI Certification (Active)
1–10 years of hands-on structural welding inspection experience
Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written)
Basic math and technical documentation skills
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction plans
Willingness and flexibility to travel between multiple fabrication shop locations
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

MT and UT certifications (Level I/II)
Experience with bolting inspections
Familiarity with ASME standards
Experience working on DOT or public infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

Perform visual and destructive weld inspections to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5, ASME, and DOT standards.
Monitor welding operations and ensure procedures and personnel are qualified.
Identify and document weld defects and non-conformities.
Conduct MT and UT inspections where certified.
Maintain accurate inspection records and generate professional reports using our proprietary software, designed to report welding and NDT inspections.
Verify and review WPSs, PQRs, and Welder Certifications.
Contribute to quality documentation systems.
Work closely with project managers, welding engineers, and NDT staff.
Participate in process optimization reviews and corrective action reports.