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Shop Fabrication Inspector; CWI

Job in Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, 19335, USA
Listing for: Volkert Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Labor & Trades, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35 - 45 USD Hourly USD 35.00 45.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Shop Fabrication Inspector (CWI)
Location: Downingtown

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Shop Fabrication Inspector (CWI)

Regular Full Time INSPECTOR Downingtown, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $35.00 To $45.00 Hourly

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is searching for a Shop Fabrication Inspector
for our Mid-Atlantic Region in Downingtown, PA
. Immediate openings for qualified professionals to support existing clients and participate on challenging urban mega projects as well as rural projects in Pennsylvania
. This position is full-time year round!

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a valid certified Welding Inspector (CWI) issued by the American Welding Society (AWS).

The salary range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00 per hour.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Inspection for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications of fabricated products
  • Testing of materials; review of plans
  • Keeping daily diaries on project operations, resolving daily constructability issues and troubleshooting problems to mitigate delays to project’s progress
  • Monitoring contractor's daily operations
  • Effectively communicating and coordinating work with contractor, coworkers, and supervisors
  • Testing on-site of materials as required

What you need to have:

  • Valid certified Welding Inspector (CWI) issued by the American Welding Society (AWS).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in inspection and/or QA/QC with structural steel fabrication.
  • Experience in a structural steel fabrication shop working to AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code standards
  • Must meet ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2016) Level I requirements, with combined Level I and II training hours accepted in applicable NDT methods (e.g., PT, MT, UT, RT Interpretation) relevant to assigned shop duties.
  • Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, specifications and special provisions of the project.
  • PennDOT certifications highly desired
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
  • If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Wellness incentives
  • Student Debt Retirement Match
  • Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas

A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference”.

– Thomas

A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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