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Overview

ECS Limited is seeking a Structural Steel Inspector to join their team, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement. The role involves performing field observations and inspections on various construction materials, including steel, and conducting both destructive and non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities

  • Perform observations, testing, inspections, and sampling of construction materials.
  • Execute tasks based on project requirements under guidance from senior technicians and project managers.
  • Conduct routine observations and testing of structural and reinforcing steel.
  • Perform calculations and data reduction based on sampling and test results.
  • Maintain daily communication with site contractors and project managers.
  • Receive training in ECS methodology for project observations and inspections.
  • Document findings with precision and mentor other technicians.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of related experience.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Must have at least 2 specialty certifications from industry authorities.
  • Position requires carrying 40 - 70 lbs multiple times a day or occasionally lifting 85 lbs.
  • Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Sound knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing principles.
  • Excellent understanding of heavy construction safety practices.
  • Ability to perform work at heights.
  • Proficiency with electronic devices.
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office.
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How this job compares in King of Prussia, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$34/hr across 105 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 King of Prussia, PA

King of Prussia, PA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 191 other active welding openings from 120 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in King of Prussia, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TradeWorx (7), JB Poindexter Company (6), and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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