Actalent

Overview

The Welding Inspector position is a field-based role focused on inspecting construction sites in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes. The role involves hands-on inspections, testing, and documentation while collaborating with project teams to address quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site welding inspections, basic material testing, and evaluate weld quality, workmanship, and materials.
• Review drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and codes to ensure compliance.
• Verify structural steel and related work meet project requirements.
• Document inspection results and communicate findings and deficiencies to project teams.
• Assist with inspections across disciplines (steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing) as needed.
• Maintain equipment, calibration records, and travel between job sites.
• Follow safety protocols, complete hazard analyses, and support quality control efforts.

Requirements

• AWS CWI certification; 2–4 years of welding, construction inspection, or materials testing experience.
• High school diploma or GED; ability to read drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Experience inspecting structural welding and weld quality with strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Primarily field-based with regular travel between active construction sites.
• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve uneven terrain, heights, and partially completed structures.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.