Certified Welding Inspector, Structural Steel

Certified Welding Inspector

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Job Description

We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to join our team on a major construction initiative for a new campus in Lebanon, IN. This is a full-time, 6-month contract-to-hire position, offering 40-50+ hours per week with the potential for overtime. The role involves performing daily field inspections of structural steel welding activities, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections of structural steel welds in accordance with AWS D1.1 and project specifications.
• Verify welding procedures, welder qualifications, and material compliance.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.
• Monitor joint preparation, fit-up, and welding techniques.
• Perform or coordinate non-destructive testing (NDT) as needed.
• Document inspection findings and prepare detailed reports.
• Communicate discrepancies and corrective actions to project stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and site-specific requirements.

Essential Skills

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and welding inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and other relevant codes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Current OSHA 10 certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with structural steel inspection in large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of NDT methods and inspection tools.
• Current CCS Card (Coalition of Construction Safety) – assistance provided if needed.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment is based on a large-scale construction project for a new campus in Lebanon, IN. It involves working outdoors in varying conditions, with potential opportunities in other locations such as Terre Haute, and Louisville, KY. The job requires local candidates or those willing to relocate without relocation assistance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, IN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lebanon,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.