Welding Inspector

Overview

Inspect structural steel welds for quality and compliance with codes.

Key Responsibilities

• inspection plans
• visual inspection
• dimensional inspection
• ndt testing
• welding verification
• qa coordination

Tasks

Seeking a qualified Quality Control Inspector (CWI) to ensure all structural steel fabrication meets applicable codes, standards, and client specifications. This position is responsible for visual and dimensional inspection of welded products, documenting results, and coordinating with production and QA management to maintain top-tier quality standards. -Complete inspection and test plans, weld maps, and related documentation. -Communicate with production, supervisors, and QA Manager to resolve issues. -Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of structural steel components. -Support training and mentorship of team members in QC practices. -Perform NDT (VT/MT/PT/UT) if qualified and record results. -Verify welding procedures, materials, and tolerances meet AWS/CWB and project standards.

Requirements

• cwi
• aws
• aisc
• coatings
• welding qc
• teamwork

What You Bring

Location: USA (must be authorized to work in the U.S.) -Experience with coatings, traceability, and documentation processes preferred. -Ability to read shop drawings, measure accurately, and complete QA forms. -Minimum 5 years of welding or QC experience in a structural steel environment. -Strong understanding of AWS, AISC, and fabrication tolerances. -CWI certification required (active and in date). -Able to lift up to 60 lbs and work both independently and as part of a team.

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Benefits

Base Salary: $40-55/hr

About Novax Recruitment Group

-Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Manchester, the company grew rapidly to support recruitment across multiple global locations including the UK and US. -It delivers high‑value, bespoke hiring solutions in complex sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and public infrastructure. -Led by ex‑industry professionals, they bridge technical skills gaps by placing candidates in both permanent and contract roles. -Typical projects include placements in automotive, aerospace, steelwork, data centres, housing development, and public sector programmes. -Operating from Manchester, Sunnyvale, New York and Austin, they serve clients from pre‑construction planning to delivery across civil, utilities, tech and finance.

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