QA/QC CWI at Weldforce Group in Houston, TX

Position are seeking an experienced QA/QC Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to oversee quality assurance and code compliance in our dual-discipline fabrication shop. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting both structural steel components and high-pressure piping assemblies. You will ensure all fabrications strictly adhere to customer specifications, project blueprints, and applicable industry codes (AWS and ASME). The ideal candidate has deep expertise in structural fit-up, pipe spool fabrication, material traceability, and non-destructive testing coordination within a fast-paced shop environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Code Compliance & Pre-Weld Inspection

• Verify Welding Procedures: Ensure Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) match project requirements for both structural steel and piping materials.
• Material Traceability: Inspect and verify incoming base metals, pipe schedules, fittings, and welding consumables against Material Test Reports (MTRs) to maintain complete heat number traceability.
• Fit-Up & Layout Audits: Verify joint geometries, bevel angles, root openings, tack welds, and structural alignments on both structural frames and pipe spools prior to final welding.
• Drawing Review: Interpret engineered drawings, structural blueprints, piping isometric drawings (Isos), and complex welding symbols.

2. In-Process & Post-Weld Inspection

• Monitor Parameters: Periodically audit active welding stations to confirm adherence to WPS parameters, including shielding gas flow rates, electrical characteristics, and pre-heat or interpass temperature requirements.
• Visual Inspection (VT): Perform 100% visual inspection on all completed welds to ensure compliance, looking for defects such as undercut, porosity, lack of fusion, cracks, and excessive reinforcement.
• NDT/NDE Coordination: Manage and coordinate non-destructive testing requirements (e.g., Radiographic RT, Ultrasonic UT, Magnetic Particle MT, and Liquid Penetrant PT), whether performed in-house or by third-party agencies.
• Hydrostatic & Pneumatic Testing: Witness and document pressure testing operations for completed piping systems to guarantee structural and joint integrity.

3. Documentation & Shop Safety

• Quality Records: Maintain comprehensive inspection logs, weld maps, NDT reports, and final quality control data packages for client delivery.
• Non-Conformance Management: Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any out-of-spec fabrications, establish clear rework directions, and re-inspect repaired areas to confirm compliance.
• Safety Adherence: Monitor the fabrication floor to ensure all operations conform to company safety policies, OSHA standards, and safe rigging/handling practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certification: Active American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) designation is strictly required.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or coursework in metallurgy/welding technology is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of [X] years of experience as a CWI, with a proven track record working inside a pipe and structural steel fabrication shop.
• Code Proficiency: Strong, working knowledge of AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code – Steel) and ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) / ASME Section IX (Welding Qualifications).
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in reading piping isometric drawings and structural blueprints. Expert use of precision measuring tools, fillet gauges, and bridge cam gauges.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface between shop welders, floor foremen, project engineers, and client inspectors.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Physical Requirements

• Ability to navigate an active industrial fabrication shop floor, including climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces, and standing for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to [50 lbs] occasionally.
• Must maintain the required visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) to meet AWS CWI certification standards.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person