Certified Welding Inspector

Universal Engineering Sciences • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) ensures the quality and integrity of welded structures by conducting inspections, verifying compliance with industry standards and project specifications, and collaborating with engineering teams to uphold welding best practices. The position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, to job sites, field locations, or regional offices. Work is primarily outdoors and may take place in operational environments and varying field conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a welding certificate program or vocational training.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of various welding techniques, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing schedules and hours to support business needs.
• Strong time management, mathematics, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 pounds up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
• Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
• Ability to use senses and vision—including close, distant, peripheral, depth vision, and focusing—for fieldwork.

Nice To Haves

• American Welding Society (AWS) or similar welding certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct welding inspections at job sites in a timely manner and submit accurate reports.
• Study and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and manuals to understand project requirements.
• Operate and maintain a motor vehicle, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Partner with fabricators, engineers, and supervisors to ensure project quality and completion according to specifications.
• Communicate current job status and locations to dispatching and/or the field supervisor as required.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to protect oneself and others in the work environment.
• Travel to job sites, field locations, or regional offices as needed and use required PPE during travel and on-site work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED