Job Description

General Responsibilities:Perform daily inspections of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications. The role involves inspecting materials, components, and welds for compliance with design documents and industry standards, as well as conducting NDE and field testing. Prepare detailed inspection reports, document observations, and test results, and communicate findings to senior inspectors or project managers. When necessary, collaborate with the project team to resolve potential issues. Strict adherence to safety standards is required at all times.Essential Roles and Responsibilities: • Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures to determine if work is done according to contract specifications. • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. • Provides clear documentation of findings and results. • Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager. • Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager. • Draft inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers. • May assist more senior inspectors on projects. • Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project, Department, and/or Office Managers. • Maintains equipment operation and calibration. • Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent. • Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred. • Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as an NDT Inspector or other applicable experience. • 2-4 years' experience in construction inspection preferred. • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.Required Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI-D1.1).
  • ICC Certification (Structural Steel - Bolting) or ability to obtain within 4-8 weeks.Other Preferred Certifications (but not required):
  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification (Visual Testing (VT)), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Dye Penetrant Testing (PT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
  • Other national, regional, state, and local Materials related certifications requiring experience and written examination will also be considered if deemed appropriate by the Terracon Department Manager.

How this job compares in Macon, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $21–$32/hr across 113 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Macon, GA

Macon, GA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 250 other active welding openings from 163 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Macon, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Mullins Mechanical (6), Aerotek (5), and Gerber Collision & Glass (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Atlanta at $29/hr, Lithia Springs at $29/hr, and Marietta at $24/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • AWS D1.1the American Welding Society's Structural Welding Code for steel. It governs almost all building and structural steel work in the US, so a D1.1 qualification is the baseline credential for construction and ironworking.
  • CWIthe AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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