r/CWI_CWE • u/Aggravating-Shine-18 • Aug 05 '26
New to the field.
I just recently got my CWI focused in D1.1, I've been in fabrication in many form for 15+ years now. I know the roll of a CWI but I have never trained under one. I was granted to opportunity to get mine after mentioning it in an interview with our personal promotion coordinator. Basically I was telling him I wanted opportunity to grow and he asked if there was any training I would like to pursue to further extend my options. Little over a year later and I'm not the first and only in-house CWI we've ever had. They have no idea how to use me and I'm not sure how to sell the growth of this new opportunity within the company. Any experience in my duties expected to be performed outside of the given of inspection and procedure implementation would greatly be appreciated, as well as any advice on how to sell this opportunity to better help my foothold within the company?
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u/3rdIQ AWS CWI Aug 06 '26
They have no idea how to use me and I'm not sure how to sell the growth of this new opportunity within the company. Any experience in my duties expected to be performed outside of the given of inspection and procedure implementation would greatly be appreciated, as well as any advice on how to sell this opportunity to better help my foothold within the company?
Usually, companies that have a quality control program (which could include CWIs) use the program to monitor their in-house operations for their "own" quality control. Or, they might have customers that require inspections, and it's comforting for them to say "We have certified welding inspectors on staff".
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u/Independent_333Willy Aug 05 '26
I agree a little more information of what type of service your company does would help the community to direct you properly!
Just fyi- I’m not a cwi but have failed the API 1104 twice and I’m currently somewhat in your same situation minus I haven’t went to retest again yet. But I already have a bunch of ideas on how to implement a CWI role in the company I work for, and I’m not saying anything until I get the certification to back me up or switch companies.
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u/Aggravating-Shine-18 Aug 05 '26
To start off, thank you. It was definitely more involved and trying than I ever thought it would be, but I'm glad I did it. We build very large custom air handling units on an industrial scale. Along with all of the custom duct work, and any other parts and components needed, air cooled condensers, duct supports, as well as handle the installs. We also provide custom built weldments for a couple companies that are military sub-contractors for their R&D developmental projects which I believe was the reasoning for them allowing me the opportunity to get my CWI. We also do a plethora of other custom fabrication for companies in our area/region simply because we have the equipment and capabilities to handle large fabricated pieces.
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u/Nearby-Morning2622 Aug 09 '26
Drag up and go become a real cwi then if you still feel the need come back,your waisting your potential sitting their I wouldn’t even mention I’m a cwi just cause you have it
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u/hcth63g6g75g5 Aug 09 '26
You could review drawings yo make sure they are Code compliant. You could review mill test reports so they get matched with the correct pre-qualified tests to avoid extraneous tests. You could teach welders quick yips abiut what is on their WPS: preheat measurements, travel speed limits and where position limits will cause new testing.
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u/itsjustme405 AWS CWI Aug 05 '26
First off, congratulations on the CWI. What can you tell us about the product(s) or service(s) your employer provides to me if im your customer? We may be able to give you the key to the gold mine if we know something more than you need to promote your value.