Welding Inspector at Urbana IL 1099 Contractor
$52,000–$72,800 year
On-siteUrbana, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Identify and document nonconformances/defects, noting their locations and severity. Prepare complete, accurate inspection reports in accordance with client requirements. Capture and label photographs of findings, including required angles and scale. Perform visual inspection of welds to assess surface condition and workmanship, while understanding common defects such as cracks, porosity, and lack of fusion. Interpret drawings and specifications to verify weld symbols and requirements against acceptance criteria like AWS D1.1. Work independently onsite in the welding and fabrication industries, adhering to safety procedures and confidentiality rules. This 1st shift, Monday-Friday role is based in Urbana, Illinois, with travel to nearby areas required for the ongoing project.
Required Qualifications
- 1-3 years' experience in Welding Inspector role
- Strong knowledge of welding processes (at least SMAW, GMAW, GTAW/FCAW familiarity)
- Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications and understand weld symbols/requirements
- Ability to perform visual inspection of welds (surface condition and workmanship)
- Knowledge of common weld defects and what to look for (e.g., cracks, porosity, undercut, underfill/overlap, lack of fusion, incorrect bead profile)
- Understanding of acceptance criteria (client requirements and/or codes such as AWS D1.1 or the project's applicable standard)
- Ability to document findings with clear written reports and photographs (including angles/scale/locations as required)
- Basic understanding of dimensional inspection (measuring weld size/fit-up dimensions) if that's included in the scope
- Professional familiarity with safety/site procedures and confidentiality/site rules
- Clear communication skills and ability to work independently onsite if needed
- Welding and fabrication industries
- Onsite inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with weld fabrication documentation
- Must be able to travel to Urbana, Illinois 61802 and nearby areas
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