What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Welding Inspector position at CGS Global?
We are seeking two experienced Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) to support a large-scale, long-term industrial construction project in Phoenix, AZ. This role is responsible for ensuring welding quality, compliance, and performance across process piping and structural steel operations. The ideal candidate will have strong inspection experience, technical expertise, and the ability to uphold strict quality and safety standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Inspect welds (root, fill, and cap) to ensure quality and compliance
- Perform inspections on GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welds
- Conduct inspections for both process piping and structural welding
- Maintain and manage welding logbooks to track welder performance and quality trends
- Identify performance issues and support retraining initiatives
- Recommend removal of welders who consistently fail to meet quality standards
- Utilize inspection tools such as calipers, bridge cam gauges, fillet gauges, steel rules, and borescopes
- Perform and interpret UT (Ultrasonic Testing) and MT (Magnetic Testing)
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards
What We’re Looking For
- Current AWS CWI certification required
- Must hold AWS B31.1 and D1.1 certifications at a minimum
- At least 4 years of prior hands-on welding experience
- Clean drug screen and background check required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of active welding inspection experience in addition to welding background
- Experience with process piping and/or structural steel welding inspections
- Experience inspecting stainless steel process piping welds
- Experience inspecting structural steel welds
Schedule:
- 50 hours per week (maybe slightly more per week if needed, or less when there is a holidays)
Compensation & Benefits
- $50 (based on experience and certifications)
- Weekly pay (direct deposit)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Paid sick time (40 hours)
- Short-term & long-term disability
- Opportunity for direct hire after 6 months
- Long-term project stability and career growth
Important Requirements (Pre-Screened)
- Must pass background check
- Must pass 10-panel drug screen
- Must be willing to complete site-specific training
Apply Here:
https://jobs.cgsglobal.com/client/Job/welding-inspectors--in-Phoenix-AZ?jobNum=24078015&jc=10024