going rate for inspections/ qualification

Date 09-24-2010 16:31

hi all,
i know this has been addressed here before, but i have exhausted my search options so i will ask again. what is a reasonable rate to charge a client for your basic d1.1 visual inspections, drafting basic paperwork/WPS's, administering welder qualification tests,bending the coupons and drawing up the cert papers?
I perform these duties for my current employer, but have recently been asked to be an IC for a small fab shop that needs to get their welding dept updated with new certs and also has a job requiring a cwi.
any insight would be greatly appreciated
regards,
Nathan

By Duke

Date 09-25-2010 02:31

your current employer is probably getting 60-85 an hour for your services, so go with that.

By raptor34 (**)

Date 09-25-2010 03:44

I charge 80 an hour for my CWIs.

By natecf

Date 09-27-2010 01:59

thanks guys, as far as test plates for a welder qual, what is the average you would charge to witness, prep/bend the coupons, and supply the cert paperwork?
again, thank you for any advice

By fbrieden (***)

Date 09-27-2010 14:16

D1.1 Unlimited: $265.00/position - Plate prep, filler metal, witness, bend, and paperwork.

By natecf

Date 09-27-2010 16:04

awsome! thanks !