Welder – Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

  • Full time
  • Columbia, South Carolina, United States
  • @Axion Recruitment posted 3 days ago
  • Posted : January 12, 2026 -Accepting applications
  • Salary: $35.00 - $45.00 / Hourly
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Position Overview

  • Role Type Field Inspection & Technical
  • Primary Method / Discipline Ultrasonic Testing (UT)Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)Penetrant Testing (PT)AWS CWI
  • Certification Level Level II
  • Advanced Modalities (if applicable)
  • Rope Access Certification
  • Site Access Cards / Clearance
  • Radiation Safety Certification
  • Safety Training Certifications
  • Industry Sector Experience
  • Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform inspections on welded, lined, and coated assemblies, ensuring all work meets required codes, standards, and specifications. This role is critical in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance throughout production and testing operations.

Duties and responsibilities as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI):

  • Perform visual inspections of welded assemblies to verify compliance with standards
  • Ensure correct welding equipment and procedures are used
  • Verify welding activities comply with approved welding procedures
  • Inspect welds during production and upon completion
  • Interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents
  • Inspect dimensions, linings, and coatings against contract drawings and work orders
  • Perform inspection and testing of production weld samples
  • Witness and supervise third-party testing activities as required
  • Verify and document procedure qualification test results
  • Maintain inspection records and ensure requalification requirements are met
  • Operate and monitor computer-controlled hydrostatic test stands
  • Enforce all safety policies and procedures

Skills and experience required as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI):

  • Valid AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (AWS QC1)
  • Preferred – ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II certifications in MT, PT, and/or UT
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum 3 years of related inspection or welding experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, safety rules, and procedure manuals

How To Apply

  • Contact: Sam Wild
  • Office: 215-999-6430
  • Job reference number: 2587
  • If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

The factory is easily commutable from the following regions Columbia, Arthurtown, Hopkins, Sandy Run, Gadsen, Eastover, Horell Hill, Weston

This position may suit applicants from the following backgrounds Welder, Millwright, CWI, AWS, Welder Fabricator, Certified Welding Inspector (UT), CWI / NDT Inspector – UT Level II, Welding & NDT Inspector, Senior NDT Inspector (UT), Welding Quality Inspector (UT), NDT Level II Inspector – Ultrasonic Testing, Weld Inspection Technician (UT), Quality Control Inspector – Welding & UT

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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