Senior Structural Weld Inspector (Shop & Field)

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Structural Weld Inspector to oversee welding quality for structural steel fabrication and erection across shop and field environments. This role ensures compliance with codes, project specifications, and company standards through thorough inspection, documentation, and collaboration with production and project teams.

Responsibilities include visual weld inspections, code compliance verification, reporting, and supporting audits and client inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience inspecting structural steel welds.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Experience performing shop and field weld inspections.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of structural steel welds in shop and field environments.
• Verify welds comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, project specifications).
• Inspect joint preparation, fit-up, weld size, profile, and workmanship.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming work and verify corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, logs, and quality documentation.
• Communicate inspection findings with welders, supervisors, engineers, and clients.
• Support internal audits, customer inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Promote a strong culture of quality and safety across all work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Judgment and independence

Quality enforcement

Job description

Vertiv is seeking an experienced Structural Weld Inspector to oversee welding quality for structural steel fabrication and erection across shop and field environments. This role ensures compliance with codes, project specifications, and company standards through thorough inspection, documentation, and collaboration with production and project teams.

Responsibilities include visual weld inspections, code compliance verification, reporting, and supporting audits and client inspections.