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MISTRAS Group is seeking a qualified CWI Technician for full-time opportunities in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing welding inspections, nondestructive testing activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable industry codes, standards, and customer specifications. The NDT CWI Inspector will perform visual welding inspections and support NDT operations in industrial, manufacturing, pipeline, refinery, power generation, or construction environments. Candidates must possess strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Working for MISTRAS Group:

• Comprehensive health benefits with coverage after 30 days worked full-time employment
• Generous paid time off and company paid training
• Competitive Wages
• 401K Savings Plan

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS, ASME, API, and customer specifications
• Conduct and/or support NDT inspections including VT, MT, PT, UT, and RT as qualified
• Interpret codes, standards, procedures, and engineering drawings
• Document inspection findings and prepare detailed inspection reports
• Verify weld quality, dimensions, fit-up, and compliance requirements
• Ensure all inspections are completed safely and accurately
• Communicate inspection results with clients, supervisors, and project teams
• Maintain certifications, records, and inspection documentation
• Travel to customer sites and support outage, shutdown, or project schedules as needed
• Work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts based on project demands

Requirements:

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required
• Previous NDT inspection experience required
• Strong understanding of welding processes, materials, and inspection techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld procedures, and industry codes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in team environments
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed

Preferred Requirements:

• Graduated from a Non-Destructive Testing School
• Additional NDT certifications (UT, MT, PT, VT, PAUT) are a plus
• Experience in refinery, manufacturing, fabrication, aerospace, or industrial environments preferred

MISTRAS Group strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every MISTRAS Group employee plays a part in our Company’s success and making this a great place to work. We are committed to a workplace where all employees are free to raise issues, concerns and questions for the improvement of our operations and work environment. Safety is the overriding priority in everything we do; all duties critical to safety, quality, and environmental protection are carried out in compliance with all requirements and with personal accountability.

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Note to Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s worker's compensation law.

Initial (if applicable) Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is 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, or protected veteran
status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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