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AWS Certified Welding Inspector - Structural Fabrication

Helion Group

Terrell, TX 75160 • $40.00 to $50.00 / hr • 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description
AWS Certified Welding Inspector – Structural FabricationIs this you?
  • Do you thrive on catching issues before they leave the shop floor?
  • Are CJP welds, UT, and MT part of your daily vocabulary?
  • Can you translate complex drawings into practical, shopfloor guidance?

If you answered yes, you’ll feel right at home ensuring the integrity of our structural steel products.

What you’ll do
  • Own visual inspections on about 60% of finished product before shipmentyour signoff matters.
  • Inspect structural MIG/GMAW welds with a dedicated focus on Complete Joint Penetration (CJP) quality.
  • Perform and record Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle (MT) inspections on seismic and loadbearing components.
  • Read and interpret engineering blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop drawings to drive compliance.
  • Confirm all welds meet specs, drawings, WPS requirements, and internal quality standards.
  • Spot defects, collaborate with welders, supervisors, and production, and guide corrective actions.
  • Reinforce proper welding procedures and inspection criteria across the process.
  • Support production teams with practical, timely quality and inspection guidance.
What you bring
  • AWS CWI certification (required).
  • Significant experience inspecting structural steel welds.
  • Knowledge of structural MIG/GMAW welding practices.
  • Fluency in blueprint reading, weld symbols, engineering drawings, and shop drawings.

Sound like a fit? Submit your application and let’s talk.