AWS Certified Welding Inspector

aeis llc

$104K — $114K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AWS CWI Certification (Active)
  • 1-10 years of hands-on structural welding inspection experience
  • Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written)
  • Basic math and technical documentation skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction plans
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel between multiple fabrication shop locations

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual and destructive weld inspections to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5, ASME, and DOT standards.
  • Monitor welding operations and ensure procedures and personnel are qualified.
  • Identify and document weld defects and non-conformities.
  • Conduct MT and UT inspections where certified.
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and generate professional reports using proprietary software.
  • Verify and review WPSs, PQRs, and Welder Certifications.
  • Work closely with project managers, welding engineers, and NDT staff.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Family Leave
  • Professional development & certification support
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Parking and transit benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company sponsored discounts (Verizon)
  • Cross-training & internal mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
Location: New York and New Jersey Metro Areas
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview - Certified Welding Inspector

We're seeking AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) to support our growing pipeline of infrastructure and structural projects. In this role, you'll perform inspections in a fabrication shops across multiple fabrication shops and contribute to the ongoing development of welding quality assurance processes at AEIS.

What You'll Do

Quality Assurance & Inspection
  • Perform visual and destructive weld inspections to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1/D1.5, ASME, and DOT standards.
  • Monitor welding operations and ensure procedures and personnel are qualified.
  • Identify and document weld defects and non-conformities.
  • Conduct MT and UT inspections where certified.


Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate inspection records and generate professional reports using our proprietary software, designed to report welding and NDT inspections.
  • Verify and review WPSs, PQRs, and Welder Certifications.
  • Contribute to quality documentation systems.


Collaboration & Process Improvement
  • Work closely with project managers, welding engineers, and NDT staff.
  • Participate in process optimization reviews and corrective action reports.


What We're Looking For

Must Haves
  • AWS CWI Certification (Active)
  • 1-10 years of hands-on structural welding inspection experience
  • Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written)
  • Basic math and technical documentation skills
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction plans
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel between multiple fabrication shop locations


Bonus Points
  • MT and UT certifications (Level I/II)
  • Experience with bolting inspections
  • Familiarity with ASME standards
  • Experience working on DOT or public infrastructure projects


Why This Role Stands Out
  • Join a welding ecosystem where you can train others, grow your skills, and participate in failure investigations
  • Direct collaboration with AEIS Metallurgy & NDT Labs
  • Access to internal certification programs
  • Work alongside PEs, senior inspectors, and technical experts
  • Competitive pay aligned with certifications & experience
  • Clear growth pathway to QA Lead and Technical Specialist
  • Supportive, inclusive, and professional team culture


Salary Range: $50hr - $55/hr. This range is based on national market data and may vary widely by experience and location.

Benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Family Leave
  • Professional development & certification support
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Parking and transit benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company sponsored discounts (Verizon)
  • Cross-training & internal mentorship opportunities

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