Structural Steel and Welding Inspector
Canton
Structural Steel and Welding Inspector
Full Time • Canton
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
The Thompson & Lichtner Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Steel / Welding Inspector to join our team on a part-time, full-time, or on-call basis. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure projects throughout New England, including some of the region’s most prominent facilities.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in welding, structural steel construction, and inspection practices, with the ability to independently perform field inspections and prepare accurate reports.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections of structural steel fabrication and erection, welded connections, bolted connections, and reinforcing steel installation.
- Verify compliance with contract documents, approved shop drawings, welding procedures, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
- Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualification Records (WPQ), when required.
- Inspect reinforcing steel placement, spacing, lap splices, concrete cover, supports, and embedments prior to concrete placement.
- Read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, welding symbols, and project specifications.
- Document inspection activities, maintain accurate field notes, and prepare clear and timely inspection reports.
- Communicate effectively with contractors, fabricators, engineers, and project representatives regarding inspection findings.
- Follow company safety procedures and OSHA requirements while working independently in the field.
Qualifications
- Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification strongly preferred.
- Candidates with other recognized welding inspection certifications or extensive structural steel/welding inspection experience will also be considered.
- Strong knowledge of welding processes, structural steel fabrication, and welding inspection practices.
- Familiarity with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel and applicable construction standards.
- Experience with reinforcing steel inspection is highly desirable.
- Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and engineering details.
- Experience reviewing WPS, PQR, and welder qualification documentation is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to prepare detailed field reports and maintain accurate inspection records.
- OSHA 10 certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, access elevated work areas, and perform inspections at heights.
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned inspections.
General Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent. Technical education, welding background, or additional certifications are preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively with project teams.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass CORI/background screening and any project-required drug testing.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Appropriate safety attire required. ANSI-compliant work boots are required. Hard hat, safety vest, and safety glasses will be provided.
- Must have a personal cell phone.
Employment Type: On-call, Part-Time or Full-Time (based on candidate availability and experience)
About Us
The Thompson & Lichtner Co., Inc., an American women-owned small business (WBE-SDO), offers a broad range of engineering, testing, quality control, advisory, building envelope, and forensic services to the construction industry, particularly in areas of weatherproofing, moisture penetration, and air and water penetration.
Our services are supported by a full laboratory facility located with our office in Canton, Massachusetts. We are committed to helping our clients achieve professional objective engineering and testing solutions to construction problems and assure independent, effective quality control during the construction or repair of new and renovated buildings. For 127 years our success in the fields of engineering and testing has depended on the diverse capabilities and extensive experience of our staff, which includes individuals with education and experience in civil engineering, architecture, and materials science.
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