Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Description

Position Title: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Location: 3701 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77051

Department: Quality Control

Reports To: Director of Quality Control

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)

Schedule: Monday–Friday; overtime and occasional Saturdays as required

About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P)

Founded in 1978 and based in Houston, TX, PT&P is a leading manufacturer of engineered pipe supports and other piping system products used in power, refining, chemical, and related industries. We’re known for fast turnaround, reliable quality, and a strong commitment to helping our customers keep critical infrastructure running. With a wide range of in-house capabilities, PT&P continues to grow while staying focused on innovation, service, and long-term partnerships.

Position Summary

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-driven Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our Quality team. This role is responsible for verifying that welding activities and fabricated products meet applicable codes, drawings, procedures, customer requirements, and PT&P quality standards.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Houston manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience inspecting welded piping, pressure-retaining components, structural fabrications, and bellows assemblies in an industrial fabrication environment.

Please Note: This position requires an active AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential and regular presence on the shop floor to perform fit-up, in-process, and final weld inspections.

Key Responsibilities

Perform visual, dimensional, fit-up, in-process, and final inspections of welded components and assemblies.

Verify welding is performed to approved welding procedure specifications (WPSs) and confirm welder qualifications are current and applicable.

Interpret drawings, weld symbols, specifications, inspection plans, and applicable code requirements.

Evaluate weld size, profile, workmanship, and acceptance criteria; document inspection results and weld traceability.

Review material identification, joint preparation, consumable controls, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld requirements.

Coordinate required nondestructive examination (NDE) activities and review reports for completeness and compliance within the inspector’s qualifications.

Identify and document nonconformances; support disposition, repair verification, root-cause review, and corrective actions.

Maintain accurate quality records; support customer and third-party inspections, audits, and all safety requirements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, fit-up, in-process, and final inspections of welded components and assemblies.
• Verify welding is performed to approved welding procedure specifications (WPSs) and confirm welder qualifications are current and applicable.
• Interpret drawings, weld symbols, specifications, inspection plans, and applicable code requirements.
• Evaluate weld size, profile, workmanship, and acceptance criteria; document inspection results and weld traceability.
• Review material identification, joint preparation, consumable controls, preheat, interpass temperature, and post-weld requirements.
• Coordinate required nondestructive examination (NDE) activities and review reports for completeness and compliance within the inspector’s qualifications.
• Identify and document nonconformances; support disposition, repair verification, root-cause review, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate quality records; support customer and third-party inspections, audits, and all safety requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Three to five years of welding inspection or quality-control experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Working knowledge of applicable AWS and ASME requirements, including ASME Section IX and relevant construction codes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, WPSs, procedure qualification records (PQRs), and welder qualification records; English proficiency required.
• Proficiency with weld gauges and dimensional inspection tools; ability to maintain clear, accurate inspection records.
• Experience with pressure vessels, piping systems, structural steel, or bellows assemblies preferred.
• Strong communication, judgment, organization, and attention to detail; welding, fitting, or fabrication background is a plus.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Approximately 90–95% shop/yard environment and 5–10% office environment.
• Regular exposure to industrial equipment, welding operations, heat, noise, and fabrication activities; required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and inspect for extended periods, including accessing welds in confined or elevated locations as permitted.
• Ability to safely handle inspection equipment and work overtime or occasional Saturdays as production schedules require.

Why Join PT&P

• Established and growing company with more than 45 years of success.
• Work on critical infrastructure and complex custom-fabrication projects.
• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
• Strong culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.