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Overview

Fenagh Engineering & Testing is a leading provider of construction materials testing, special inspection, welding inspection, and quality assurance services in Southern California. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform welding inspections and quality assurance evaluations on various projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with project specifications, contract documents, and applicable codes.
  • Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and fabrication practices.
  • Conduct inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection activities.
  • Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) records.
  • Monitor welding operations to ensure compliance with AWS, AISC, ASTM, and project-specific requirements.
  • Document inspection findings and prepare detailed inspection reports.
  • Coordinate with project managers, contractors, engineers, fabricators, and owners regarding inspection results and corrective actions.
  • Evaluate weld discontinuities and recommend corrective measures.
  • Witness and document nondestructive testing (NDT) activities as required.
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure timely submission of reports.
  • Attend project meetings and provide technical guidance related to welding quality control.
  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Requirements

  • Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of welding inspection experience in structural steel, construction, fabrication, or related industries.
  • Thorough knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
  • Thorough knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code.
  • Thorough knowledge of AISC requirements.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable ASTM standards.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICC Special Inspection requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and welding symbols.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and digital reporting software.
  • Valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Ability to travel throughout the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and surrounding regions.
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA currently run a median of $45/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $36–$60/hr across 61 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 Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 87 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 58 different employers. 29 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 546 other active welding openings from 251 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

Fenagh Engineering and Testing currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (20), and Aerotek (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $72/hr, El Segundo at $58/hr, and Torrance at $47/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1 — the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • AWS D1.5 — the Bridge Welding Code, jointly published by AWS and AASHTO. It is stricter than D1.1 on fracture toughness and inspection, and is required on most state and federal bridge work.
  • 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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