Certified Welding Inspector

Job Title: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Primary Work Location: 8000 Blue Goose Road, Manor, TX 78653.
Secondary Work Location: 12002 N Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753.

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

About Us: We are a family-owned metal fabrication and construction company based in Austin, Texas, proudly serving the industry since 1994. Over the years, we’ve built a strong reputation for tackling complex, high-specification projects across infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment, and transportation sectors.

Our capabilities include full-service design, detailing, fabrication, and quality control. We operate multiple facilities, including a dedicated structural steel shop and a separate stainless steel and aluminum fabrication shop. As a family-owned business, we take pride in maintaining a supportive, team-oriented environment where people are valued and quality always comes first.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) who is not only experienced, but also interested in growing their skillset across a variety of materials and fabrication processes. This role offers the opportunity to work between our two Austin-area shops, gaining hands-on exposure to structural steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and specialized fabrication work.

This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work and wants to expand beyond traditional structural steel inspection into more diverse and technically challenging applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections on structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminum weldments
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, D1.6, and project-specific requirements)
• Review and interpret welding procedure specifications (WPS), PQRs, and shop drawings
• Monitor in-process fabrication and welding activities across both shop environments
• Document inspections and maintain detailed, accurate reports
• Identify non-conformances and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions
• Coordinate with project managers and shop supervisors to maintain quality standards
• Support internal quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Current certification through the American Welding Society (CWI required)
• 3+ years of welding inspection experience in structural steel or heavy fabrication
• Working knowledge of AWS codes (D1.1 required; D1.2 & D1.6 a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to uphold quality standards in a production environment
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• NDT certifications (UT, MT, PT) are a plus
• Previous QA/QC experience in a fabrication environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (range between $20-$30 per hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

Why Join Us:

• Family-owned company with a strong reputation and long-term stability
• Opportunity to work across two specialized fabrication shops
• Exposure to a wide range of materials and complex projects
• A role where you can expand your CWI experience beyond structural steel
• A team that values quality, collaboration, and doing things the right way

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Certified Welding Inspector certification (Required)

Work Location: In person