Structural Field Inspector

Rust Belt Recruiting; Canfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation time

401(k) plan with profit sharing eligibility

Health Savings Account (HSA) options

Professional certifications covered

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is looking for a Structural Field Inspector based in Canfield, Ohio. This role involves substantial travel to client job sites, where you will carry out detailed inspections of various structures and machinery to ensure safety compliance and efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in engineering or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include documenting findings, collaborating with engineers, and identifying safety issues. The position offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and the opportunity for profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in structural or equipment inspection.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections of structures and equipment.
• Document findings and manage compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering team on assessment of issues.

Skills

Technical schematics interpretation

Communication skills

Non-destructive testing (NDT)

AutoCAD understanding

Manlift operation

Education

Associate degree in engineering or related field

Hands-on experience in skilled trades

Tools

Tablets

iPads

Job description

Title: Structural Field Inspector

Shift: Day shift with hours varying based on site‑specific client facility schedules

Salary: $26.00 - $40.00 per hour dependent on experience, plus profit sharing options

Structural Field Inspector Role

Our client is seeking a Structural Field Inspector to work onsite within manufacturing facilities, conducting inspections on various types of structures and equipment. The primary goal of this role is to identify deficiencies or safety non‑conformances that fail to comply with standard safety guidelines.

Structural Field Inspector Responsibilities

• Travel to client job sites for 80% to 90% of the time in this role
• Complete site‑specific safety training to thoroughly understand unique facility hazards
• Complete daily work permits and all required compliance documentation
• Inspect plant structures and equipment for physical deficiencies while documenting findings and taking digital photos
• Collaborate with the internal engineering team to accurately assess the severity of findings
• Read and interpret technical drawings to identify and label the locations of observed deficiencies
• Review specific inspection guidelines and specifications relevant to the assets being evaluated
• Create accurate field sketches to illustrate the locations of structures or equipment within the facility
• Document all findings on a tablet device and manage digital photo logs

Structural Field Inspector Reporting Relationships

The candidate will report directly to the General Manager for regional facility assignments. This role does not have any direct reports.

About You

• Hold an Associate degree in engineering or a technical discipline, or possess equivalent hands‑on experience in skilled industrial trades
• Possess 1-3 years of relevant experience in a similar structural or equipment inspection role
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a high level of professionalism aligned with company values
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a company vehicle
• Understand AutoCAD drawings and possess the capacity to interpret technical schematics
• Hold prior non‑destructive testing (NDT) certifications or possess the logged hours required to pursue certification
• Possess a manlift certification or have a proven background operating manlift equipment safely
• Operate tablets and iPads efficiently, including downloading and managing digital media
• Exhibit complete comfort working at significant heights, within manlift baskets, and in confined spaces

Next Steps

If you are detail-oriented and excel at interpreting technical schematics, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Demands

• Walk multiple flights of stairs, bend, kneel, and climb ladders
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Work comfortably within a manlift basket and enter confined spaces when necessary
• Use hand tools such as wire brushes or chipping hammers to clean designated inspection areas

Working Conditions

• Involves 80% to 90% travel, including extended overnight stays
• Environments consist primarily of heavy industrial manufacturing environments, such as active steel production plants
• Company direct‑bills all hotel accommodations and rental cars, and provides a flat $65 daily per diem for meals and incidentals without requiring receipts

Benefits

• Provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Offer paid holidays and vacation time
• Provide a 401(k) plan with profit sharing eligibility after one year of service
• Offer Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Cover company‑paid professional certifications relevant to the inspection role