AWS Certified Welding Inspector

• Location: Multiple Fabrication Shops
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Why Join AEIS?

At AEIS, we do more than inspect — we build confidence in the world around us. Our work supports infrastructure, innovation, and the future of our communities. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we invest in the people who share those values.

Here, your career is a path — not a position. AEIS professionals grow into QA Leads, Technical Specialists, and Project Leaders who shape the future of construction quality.

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• www.aeis.com

Training & Growth That Matters

AEIS operates a full in-house NDT & Technical Training Program covering MT, UT, Hardness testing, and more. Whether you’re building new skills or enhancing your expertise, you’ll find hands-on support, mentorship, and real career mobility.

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: $48hr - $50/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

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEIS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.