Entry-Level Welding Inspector / NDT Technician

Location

Atlanta, GA

Wage

$18 – $24/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on November 12, 2026

Job Description

Overview

TTL is an engineering design firm founded in 1964, focused on delivering integrated infrastructure solutions for public and private clients. They are looking for entry-level welding inspectors and non-destructive testing technicians in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to support construction inspections and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Performs visual testing (VT) of structural welds to verify compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
  • Conducts nondestructive testing (NDT), including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
  • Performs coating inspections and testing to ensure adherence to applicable industry standards and specifications.
  • Inspects structural steel and bolted connections for compliance with relevant codes and project requirements.
  • Follows established procedures, performs accurate calculations and documentation, and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, clients, and contractors.
  • Prepares detailed daily inspection reports and client documentation; operates with moderate supervision.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; college coursework or degree preferred with emphasis in welding, construction, physical sciences or math.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50+ lbs.
  • Must be able to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to use related technology and software.
  • Ability to safely operate aerial lifts and work at heights as required.

Benefits

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 28% below the $29/hr median for welding jobs in Atlanta, GA, where the middle half runs $22–$35/hr across 32 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 9% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 93 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 64 different employers. 32 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 330 other active welding openings from 191 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Lockheed Martin (11), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), and Classic Collision (9). 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 Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $39/hr, and Atlanta at $29/hr. Atlanta is among them.

Similar openings near Atlanta, GA

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Entry-Level Welding Inspector / NDT Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.