Quality Assurance Specialist I - Certified Welding Inspector

Fickett Structural Solutions, Inc. is a structural engineering, inspection and testing firm with offices in Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin, as well as Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. We are seeking a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) who is actively performing welding inspections. This person will be assigned to either our Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin office. We provide inspection and testing services during the construction of commercial structures such as buildings, stadiums and parking ramps, as well as shop fabrication inspections on bridges, buildings, and dams. Most inspection work is fabricated to AWS D1.1 or D1.5 specifications. This is a direct hire position, not a contractor role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections (VT) on structural steel for use in the construction of buildings, bridges, dams, and ancillary structures as specified by design, shop, and as-built drawings, specifications, and applicable industry codes
• Coordinates inspections with site project manager or responsible person in charge
• Coordinate and communicate with Engineer of Record as required
• Communicate with project personnel regarding work requirements, inspection findings, and identified defects or nonconformances
• Ensure proper care, maintenance, and use of specialized inspection and testing equipment
• Prepares timely, detailed reports of the inspection results, including descriptions, drawings, photos, etc., of nonconforming details with deficiencies noted
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, federal and state regulations, and client requirements
• Maintain compliance with AWS, ASTM, RCSC, IBC, ICC, OSHA and other applicable codes
• Promote safety awareness and model best practices during field and office activities
• Other responsibilities, as required/assigned