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Full Time Visual Welding Inspector Jobs in California

TEAM, Inc.

Certified Welding Inspector

Benicia, CA · On-site

$33 - $44.50/hr

Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API codes, or project-specific criteria. * Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and ...

TERRACON

Certified Welding Inspector

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$36 - $50.40/hr

Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the ... American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for ...

TERRACON

Certified Welding Inspector

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$30 - $40.75/hr

Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the ... American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for ...

TERRACON

Certified Welding Inspector

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$30 - $40.75/hr

Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the ... American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for ...

TERRACON

Materials Special Inspector

Carson, CA · On-site

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing ...

TERRACON

Materials Special Inspector

Gardena, CA · On-site

$26.70 - $37.50/hr

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing ...

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC

Welder

Torrance, CA

$22 - $26/hr

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group ... visual weld inspection using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and final ...

Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.

Welder

Torrance, CA · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Eligible for overtime. We offer comprehensive group ... visual weld inspection using fillet weld gauges, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and final ...

TERRACON

Materials Special Inspector

Colton, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $35.50/hr

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing ...

TERRACON

Materials Special Inspector

Colton, CA

American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) * American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification in more than one of the following areas: Visual Testing ...

TRC Companies, Inc.

Senior Gas Inspector

Rocklin, CA · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Responsible for and performs visual welding inspections of contractor's work. * Inspect pipe ... All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year. * TRC ensures that all ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Inspector Level 4

Commerce, CA · On-site

$66K - $111K/yr

AWS Certified Visual Weld Inspector or equivalent * CMM Programming Experience * Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 environment Curious about all the exciting developments ...

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Inspector Level 4

Commerce, CA · On-site

$66K - $111K/yr

AWS Certified Visual Weld Inspector or equivalent * CMM Programming Experience * Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 environment Curious about all the exciting developments ...

TERRACON

Materials Special Inspector

Gardena, CA · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

American Welding Society (AWS) Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI) * American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certification in one or more of the following areas: Visual ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Visual Welding Inspector vs Certified Welding Inspector?

AspectFull Time Visual Welding InspectorCertified Welding Inspector
CertificationsTypically requires visual inspection training, often no formal certification neededRequires AWS CWI certification
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-site at construction, manufacturing, or fabrication facilitiesOn-site and office-based, with additional certification responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in construction, fabrication, and manufacturing industriesUsed across industries for quality assurance and compliance

The Full Time Visual Welding Inspector focuses on visual inspection of welds without necessarily holding formal certification, mainly working on-site. In contrast, a Certified Welding Inspector holds AWS CWI certification, enabling broader inspection responsibilities and compliance tasks. Both roles are vital in ensuring weld quality, but the CWI has a higher credential requirement and often broader scope of work.

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Certified Welding Inspector

TEAM, Inc.

Benicia, CA • On-site

$33 - $44.50/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Team Inc. rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

151st of 278 rated repair and maintenance companies

Job description

About Team:
TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence-delivering services that ensure asset reliability and minimize downtime.
Position Overview:
TEAM is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform quality control and code-compliance inspections on welded components and assemblies. The successful candidate will verify weld quality through visual inspection and nondestructive examination coordination, ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, and support client QA/QC programs across field and shop environments. This role demands a strong knowledge of welding practices, inspection techniques, and documentation processes to support safety-critical operations.
Specific Credentials/Certifications being Sought include:
API 510, API 570, API 653, AWS CWI, AMPP
Why Team:
  • Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.
  • Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.
  • Opportunities for training along with growth into other inspection or technical services, project management or leadership roles.
  • A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API codes, or project-specific criteria.
  • Review welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQR), and welder qualification test records (WQTR).
  • Monitor welding activities to ensure adherence to approved procedures, standards, and client specifications.
  • Coordinate with NDT personnel to support additional testing requirements (UT, RT, MT, PT, etc.).
  • Generate detailed inspection reports, weld maps, and deficiency logs as required by the project or client.
  • Witness welder qualification tests and maintain compliance with welder continuity logs.
  • Interface directly with client QA/QC personnel, fabricators, and engineers to resolve welding or quality-related issues.
  • Adhere to TEAM's Life Critical Expectations and all site-specific safety protocols.
  • Uphold industry codes and TEAM's standards of professionalism, integrity, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Multiple Conventional NDT Level II/III certifications or ASNT/PCN/CGSB equivalencies.
  • Additional certifications (API 510/570/653, AMPP, NBIC)
  • Working knowledge of welding techniques including but not limited to SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
  • Familiarity with document control, turnover packages, and project QA/QC documentation.
  • Previous inspection experience in refinery, power, chemical, or infrastructure settings.
  • Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Technical Degree or Military Experience a Plus)
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.
  • Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
  • Active AWS CWI certification
  • Familiarity with code books and standards: AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, B31.3, API 1104, and others relevant to scope.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate accurate reports and interface with multi-level stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel, work extended hours, and operate in field environments including confined spaces, elevated work areas, and extreme weather.
  • Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.
  • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.
  • Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to investigations.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
  • Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions:
  • Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
  • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
  • Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
  • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
  • Able to wear safety equipment for any task and as required by the safety department for personal protection.
  • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
  • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
  • Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.

Additional Job Description
Anticipated compensation for this role is $114,400.00- $156,00.00 per year plus benefits.
Note: Disclosure as required by Cal. Lab. Code § 432.3 of the pay range for this role when being hired into our locations in California. Team reserves the right to pay more or less than the pasted range. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and geography.
This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles.
It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.
The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. strictly prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
TEAM's Core Values
Safety First / Quality Always - In everything we do
Integrity - Uncompromising standards of integrity and ethical conduct
Service Leadership - Leading Service Quality, professionalism and responsiveness
Innovation - Supports continuous growth and improvement
Pride and Respect - For our customers, for each other and for all our stakeholders
Teamwork - Global teamwork and collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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