Welding Inspector at Urbana IL 1099 Contractor

Responsibilities

• Identify and document nonconformances/defects and note their locations and severity.
• Prepare complete, accurate inspection reports in accordance with client requirements.
• Capture and label photographs of findings (including required angles/scale as needed).

Technical Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in Welding Inspector role.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (at least SMAW, GMAW, GTAW/FCAW familiarity).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications and understand weld symbols/requirements.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of welds (surface condition and workmanship).
• Knowledge of common weld defects and what to look for (e.g., cracks, porosity, undercut, underfill/overlap, lack of fusion, incorrect bead profile).
• Understanding of acceptance criteria (client requirements and/or codes such as AWS D1.1 or the project’s applicable standard).
• Ability to document findings with clear written reports and photographs (including angles/scale/locations as required).
• Basic understanding of dimensional inspection (measuring weld size/fit-up dimensions) if that’s included in the scope.
• Professional familiarity with safety/site procedures and confidentiality/site rules.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work independently onsite if needed.

Job Type

1099 Contractor

Project Duration

CURRENT PROJECT: ongoing.

Note: This is a 1099 contract role – project duration may vary based on client needs.

Shift Hours

CURRENT PROJECT: 1st shift.

Monday-Friday

Note: As a 1099 contractor, project schedules may vary depending on site availability.

Location

MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL TO URBANA, ILLINOIS 61802 AND NEARBY AREAS (EXACT CLIENT ADDRESS CAN ONLY BE SHARED ONCE CONTRACTOR IS CONFIRMED)