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CWI / NDT Inspector

Location: Olean, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Per Diem: $215/day (for eligible travelers)

Pay Rate: Up to $45.00 per hour

Relocation: Candidates must be local to Olean, NY or willing to relocate.

Mistras Group Inc. is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / NDT Inspector to support a project in Olean, NY. We are hiring full-time employees.

Qualified candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

Perform visual weld inspections in accordance with AWS codes and customer specifications. Conduct Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections following applicable procedures and industry standards. Inspect welds, materials, and components for quality and code compliance. Prepare accurate inspection reports and documentation. Communicate inspection findings with supervisors and customers. Follow all company safety policies and client requirements. Maintain certifications and comply with applicable codes and standards. Perform other inspection-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification. High school diploma or GED. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Strong communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to pass required background screening, drug screening, and client-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Level II NDT certifications (UT, MT, PT, VT, RT, or other methods). Previous experience in industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, power generation, or oil & gas environments. Additional API or ASNT certifications are a plus. Experience interpreting engineering drawings, codes, and specifications.

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How this job compares in New York, NY

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in New York, NY currently run a median of $50/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $38–$58/hr across 18 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in New York, NY

We're tracking 39 other active welding openings in New York, NY right now, from 32 different employers. 26 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 219 other active welding openings from 145 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in New York, or widen the search to New York.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (17), Randstad USA (6), and Philips (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $50/hr, Brooklyn at $30/hr, and Latham at $24/hr. New York is among them.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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