Certified Welding Inspector - Quality Assurance Specialist I

Fickett Structural Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fickett Structural Solutions, Inc. is a structural engineering, inspection and testing firm with offices in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin.

We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) who is actively performing welding inspections. This direct hire position will be assigned to either our Madison or Milwaukee office and involves inspection work on commercial structures, bridges and related facilities.

Qualifications

• Holds a current certificate as a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) with D1.1 or D1.5 work experience.
• 1 year or more of experience as a CWI performing in-service weld inspections or shop welding inspections.
• Familiar with the scope and limitations of inspection methods and able to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections (VT) on structural steel for buildings, bridges, dams and related structures.
• Coordinate inspections with site project managers and the Engineer of Record as required.
• Communicate inspection findings and nonconformances to project personnel and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ASTM, IBC, ICC, OSHA and other applicable codes and safety policies.
• Maintain and operate inspection/testing equipment and ensure its proper use.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Integrity and professional ethics

Tools

PDF software

Word

Excel

Job description

Fickett Structural Solutions, Inc. is a structural engineering, inspection and testing firm with offices in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin, as well as Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) who is actively performing welding inspections. This person will be assigned to either our Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. We provide inspection and testing services during the construction of commercial structures such as buildings, stadiums and parking ramps, as well as shop fabrication inspections on bridges, buildings, and dams. Most inspection work is fabricated to AWS D1.1 or D1.5 specifications. This is a direct hire position, not a contractor role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections (VT) on structural steel for use in the construction of buildings, bridges, dams, and ancillary structures as specified by design, shop, and as-built drawings, specifications, and applicable industry codes
• Coordinates inspections with site project manager or responsible person in charge
• Coordinate and communicate with Engineer of Record as required
• Communicate with project personnel regarding work requirements, inspection findings, and identified defects or nonconformances
• Ensure proper care, maintenance, and use of specialized inspection and testing equipment
• Prepares timely, detailed reports of the inspection results, including descriptions, drawings, photos, etc., of nonconforming details with deficiencies noted
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, federal and state regulations, and client requirements
• Maintain compliance with AWS, ASTM, RCSC, IBC, ICC, OSHA and other applicable codes
• Promote safety awareness and model best practices during field and office activities
• Other responsibilities, as required/assigned

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in both office and non-office environments, such as construction job sites and fabrication shops
• Ability to speak, hear, sit, reach, bend, stoop, climb, balance, walk, and stand for long periods, traverse uneven job site surfaces, lift or move up to 50 pounds, handle power tools, utilize various testing instruments, reach with hands/arms, crawl/walk into small spaces, maneuver over fences and up steep embankments, climb ladders/ascend heights, climb into bucket trucks and aerial lifts
• Ability to tolerate working at heights in mechanical lifts or from ladders
• Ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment
• Vision abilities must include close and distance vision with or without correction, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to adjust and work in varied weather and temperature conditions, as well as dusty and noisy environments

Other Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week depending on project schedules and workload, and ability to work overtime as needed.
  Available for periodic overnight(s) travel during the week (Company reimburses mileage, meals and hotel costs) to work at customer job sites or other locations
• Travel requirements to project locations will include various modes of transportation, including vehicles and airplanes
• A valid, current driver’s license with a good driving record is required. Ability to drive on behalf of the company is subject to the Company’s insurance carrier’s review of driving records
• All employees who drive their personal vehicles on company business are required to carry at least $300,000 of liability protection on their personal auto policy
• Background screening required

Compensation:

This is a nonexempt, hourly position. The pay range for this position is $30-$40.00/hour, depending on experience. Hours worked over 40 in a workweek will be paid at one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay.

Competitive salary and benefits package include:

• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company provided Life & Disability insurance
• 401K plan / Roth 401K with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development through relevant training and certifications
• Great company culture

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement

Fickett Structural Solution provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the requirements of the position. Fickett will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Required Qualifications

• Holds a current certificate as a Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) with D1.1 or D1.5 work experience
• 1-year of experience or more as a CWI performing in-service weld inspections or shop welding inspections
• Is thoroughly familiar with the scope and limitations of the methods for which he/she is certified and is able to exercise assigned responsibility without direct supervision
• Relevant experience with structural steel welding inspections, structural steel bolting inspections, and writing comprehensive reports
• Have, or ability to obtain within three months of hire, the ICC Special Inspections certification for 2.1 Structural Steel: Steel High Strength Bolting and 2.2 Structural Steel: Steel – Welding
• Ability to define and document problems, collect data, evaluate facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read and understand engineering and construction plans, specifications, industry codes and shop drawings
• Ability to work outside in various types of weather conditions
• Ability to work in aerial lifts utilizing appropriate PPE and safeguards
• Ability to drive company vehicle or own vehicle to various job sites

Recommended Qualifications

• Documented proof of experience/on-the-job-training to meet the Level II requirements to SNT-TC-1A and Fickett Structural Solutions’ personnel specification for MT and UT Shear Wave
• Ability to successfully pass NDT Level II Certification to SNT-TC-1A and Fickett Structural Solutions’ personnel specification for MT and UT Shear Wave
• Have, or ability to obtain, the ICC Special Inspections certification for 2.1 Structural Steel: Steel – Nondestructive Testing

Skills

• Experience with PDF software, Word and Excel required
• Experience using various computer devices including laptops, iPads, tablets, etc. required
• Experience (previous employment or coursework) with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is useful but not required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of integrity and professional ethics