Job Title: Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector
Location: Texas (Project-Based Assignment)
Salary: $50/hour + Per Diem W2 Contract
Day to Day
Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Project Quality Lead - CWI Inspector for a 3-6 month assignment. This is a Monday-Friday position requiring approximately 50-55 hours per week.
You will lead project quality activities and ensure welding and fabrication work meets applicable ASME codes and project requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing visual and final weld inspections in accordance with applicable ASME codes
- Leading project quality activities and supporting day-to-day quality operations
- Reviewing WPSs, PQRs, and welder qualification records for compliance
- Inspecting fit-up, dimensions, and weld quality before and after welding
- Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining inspection reports, NCRs, and quality records
- Working closely with fabrication, production, and client representatives to resolve quality issues
- Supporting final documentation packages and project turnover
Requirements
- Current AWS CWI certification - required
- 10+ years of welding inspection or quality experience
- Strong working knowledge of applicable ASME codes and standards
- Experience performing visual and final inspections in a fabrication or project environment
- Ability to work Monday-Friday, 50-55 hours per week for the duration of the assignment
- Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills
Preferred:
- Previous experience as a Quality Lead or Quality Supervisor
- NDE experience or familiarity with UT, RT, MT, and PT; ASNT Level II is a plus
- Experience working with pressure vessels
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- Reference
- 3686091_1791311483
- Start date
- 6 Oct 2026
- Engagement
- Contract
- Practice
- Manufacturing, Energy, Mining, Metals and Steelwork