Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
About The Position
Piping Technology & Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-driven Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Quality team. This role is responsible for verifying that welding activities and fabricated products meet applicable codes, drawings, procedures, customer requirements, and PT&P quality standards. This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Houston manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience inspecting welded piping, pressure-retaining components, structural fabrications, and bellows assemblies in an industrial fabrication environment. This position requires an active AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential and regular presence on the shop floor to perform fit-up, in-process, and final weld inspections.
Requirements
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
- Three to five years of welding inspection or quality-control experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Working knowledge of applicable AWS and ASME requirements, including ASME Section IX and relevant construction codes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, WPSs, procedure qualification records (PQRs), and welder qualification records; English proficiency required.
- Proficiency with weld gauges and dimensional inspection tools; ability to maintain clear, accurate inspection records.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems, structural steel, or bellows assemblies preferred.
- Strong communication, judgment, organization, and attention to detail; welding, fitting, or fabrication background is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual, dimensional, fit-up, in-process, and final inspections of welded components and assemblies.
- Verify welding is performed to approved welding procedure specifications (WPSs) and confirm welder qualifications are current and applicable.
- Interpret drawings, weld symbols, specifications, inspection plans, and applicable code requirements.
- Evaluate weld size, profile, workmanship, and acceptance criteria; document inspection results and weld traceability.
- Review material identification, joint preparation, consumable controls, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld requirements.
- Coordinate required nondestructive examination (NDE) activities and review reports for completeness and compliance within the inspector’s qualifications.
- Identify and document nonconformances; support disposition, repair verification, root-cause review, and corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate quality records; support customer and third-party inspections, audits, and all safety requirements.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- paid time off
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
