Certified Welding Inspector
$26 - $35.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
$26 - $35.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
$26 - $35.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Abilene, TX · On-site
$27.25 - $37/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Abilene, TX · On-site
$27.25 - $37/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.50/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Baton Rouge, LA · On-site
$24.75 - $33.50/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$26.75 - $36.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
New Orleans, LA · On-site
$26.75 - $36.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Lubbock, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $29.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Lubbock, TX · On-site
$21.50 - $29.25/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$27 - $36.50/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Houston, TX · On-site
$27 - $36.50/hr
Key Responsibilities • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications (AWS, ASME, API, etc.) • Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$27.50 - $37.25/hr
Perform visual welding inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection activities. * Verify compliance with AWS, AISC, ASTM, ICC, IBC, and project-specific requirements. * Review welding ...
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Boise, ID · On-site
$27.50 - $37.25/hr
Perform visual welding inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection activities. * Verify compliance with AWS, AISC, ASTM, ICC, IBC, and project-specific requirements. * Review welding ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$27.50 - $37.25/hr
Perform visual welding inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection activities. * Verify compliance with AWS, AISC, ASTM, ICC, IBC, and project-specific requirements. * Review welding ...
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Boise, ID · On-site
$27.50 - $37.25/hr
Perform visual welding inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection activities. * Verify compliance with AWS, AISC, ASTM, ICC, IBC, and project-specific requirements. * Review welding ...
Westminster, CO · On-site
$36 - $45/hr
Conduct in-process and final visual weld inspections on glovebox assemblies and subcomponents. * Verify compliance with welding procedures, engineering drawings, and applicable codes (AWS D1.6, ASME ...
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Westminster, CO · On-site
$36 - $45/hr
Conduct in-process and final visual weld inspections on glovebox assemblies and subcomponents. * Verify compliance with welding procedures, engineering drawings, and applicable codes (AWS D1.6, ASME ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$27.25 - $36.75/hr
MISTRAS Group is seeking a qualified CWI Technician for full-time or temporary/project-based ... The NDT CWI Inspector will perform visual welding inspections and support NDT operations in ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$27.25 - $36.75/hr
MISTRAS Group is seeking a qualified CWI Technician for full-time or temporary/project-based ... The NDT CWI Inspector will perform visual welding inspections and support NDT operations in ...
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Tomball, TX · On-site
$28 - $33/hr
Perform visual inspections of welds before, during, and after welding activities * Verify welds meet applicable codes, specifications, drawings, and approved procedures * Review welding procedures ...
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Tomball, TX · On-site
$28 - $33/hr
Perform visual inspections of welds before, during, and after welding activities * Verify welds meet applicable codes, specifications, drawings, and approved procedures * Review welding procedures ...
On-Site (Project-Based) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $35 - $50 hourly, depending on ... Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with project specifications and applicable AWS ...
On-Site (Project-Based) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $35 - $50 hourly, depending on ... Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with project specifications and applicable AWS ...
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Provide fit-up check prior to welding and final visual weld inspections. * Administers weld test to welder applicants and current employees as needed. * Performs work in reasonable amount of time and ...
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Provide fit-up check prior to welding and final visual weld inspections. * Administers weld test to welder applicants and current employees as needed. * Performs work in reasonable amount of time and ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$27.25 - $36.75/hr
MISTRAS Group is seeking a qualified CWI Technician for full-time or temporary/project-based ... The NDT CWI Inspector will perform visual welding inspections and support NDT operations in ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$27.25 - $36.75/hr
MISTRAS Group is seeking a qualified CWI Technician for full-time or temporary/project-based ... The NDT CWI Inspector will perform visual welding inspections and support NDT operations in ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Visual inspection of crew's job performance and workmanship. * Inspect weld caps for cracks and deformities; monitor arc burns and alert proper person if found. * Document amperage and voltage ...
Houston, TX · On-site
Visual inspection of crew's job performance and workmanship. * Inspect weld caps for cracks and deformities; monitor arc burns and alert proper person if found. * Document amperage and voltage ...
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Provide fit-up check prior to welding and final visual weld inspections. * Administers weld test to welder applicants and current employees as needed. * Performs work in reasonable amount of time and ...
Lindon, UT · On-site
$22.95 - $38.98/hr
Provide fit-up check prior to welding and final visual weld inspections. * Administers weld test to welder applicants and current employees as needed. * Performs work in reasonable amount of time and ...
Wichita, KS · On-site
As a welding inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the strength and ... Conduct visual weld inspections of fusion welds and metallographic inspections of resistance welds.
Wichita, KS · On-site
As a welding inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the strength and ... Conduct visual weld inspections of fusion welds and metallographic inspections of resistance welds.
Wichita, KS · On-site
As a welding inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the strength and ... Conduct visual weld inspections of fusion welds and metallographic inspections of resistance welds.
Wichita, KS · On-site
As a welding inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting and assessing the strength and ... Conduct visual weld inspections of fusion welds and metallographic inspections of resistance welds.
$36 - $40/hr
This will be full-time, seasonal opportunity. Do you have the expertise and drive to ensure the ... As a Welding Inspector, you will conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure compliance with ...
$36 - $40/hr
This will be full-time, seasonal opportunity. Do you have the expertise and drive to ensure the ... As a Welding Inspector, you will conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure compliance with ...
$36 - $40/hr
This will be full-time, seasonal opportunity. Do you have the expertise and drive to ensure the ... As a Welding Inspector, you will conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure compliance with ...
$36 - $40/hr
This will be full-time, seasonal opportunity. Do you have the expertise and drive to ensure the ... As a Welding Inspector, you will conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure compliance with ...
$15.38 - $17.70
11% of jobs
$19.29 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.70 - $20.02
21% of jobs
$20.02 - $22.33
13% of jobs
The median wage is $23.49 / hr.
$22.33 - $24.65
12% of jobs
$24.65 - $26.97
9% of jobs
$26.97 - $29.28
6% of jobs
$30.79 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$29.28 - $31.60
5% of jobs
$31.60 - $33.92
7% of jobs
$33.92 - $36.23
7% of jobs
$36.23 - $38.55
4% of jobs
$38.55 - $40.87
4% of jobs
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| Aspect | Full Time Visual Welding Inspector | Certified Welding Inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Typically requires visual inspection training, often no formal certification needed | Requires AWS CWI certification |
| Work Environment | Primarily on-site at construction, manufacturing, or fabrication facilities | On-site and office-based, with additional certification responsibilities |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Common in construction, fabrication, and manufacturing industries | Used 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.
$26 - $35.25/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 13 days ago
Position Summary
Thompson Engineering is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to
join our inspection and quality assurance team. This position is responsible for performing welding
inspections and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and industry
standards across a variety of construction and industrial projects throughout the Southeast.
This role requires the ability and willingness to travel to project sites, including multi-state assignments,
and work in field environments as needed to support active construction operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with applicable codes and project specifications
(AWS, ASME, API, etc.)
• Verify compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification
Records (PQR)
• Confirm welder qualifications and maintain required documentation
• Interpret construction drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications
• Document inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions
• Coordinate and monitor non-destructive testing (NDT) activities as required
• Prepare daily field reports, inspection summaries, and supporting documentation
• Travel to various job sites, including out-of-town and multi-state assignments, as required
• Follow established safety policies and quality control procedures
• Communicate effectively with project managers, field staff, contractors, and clients
Qualifications
• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification issued by the American Welding Society (AWS)
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in welding technology or related field
preferred
• Minimum 3 years of welding inspection experience preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable welding codes such as AWS D1.1, API 1104, and ASME Section IX
• Strong understanding of welding processes and inspection techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently and work extended hours based on project needs
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
• Ability to work in outdoor and construction site environments
• Ability to stand for extended periods and navigate uneven terrain
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform field-related tasks
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and travel assignments, based on project needs
Founded in 1953, Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for
construction projects supporting industrial, infrastructure, and community development. Our services
include drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, chemistry laboratory services, engineering
design, environmental assessments, surveying, geotechnical studies, and construction management.
Today, Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines, coastlines, and
transportation networks across the Southeast. From project planning and design through construction and
completion, we deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and building challenges for
industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal clients.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age,
disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or
local law.