Quality Assurance Specialist I - Certified Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) 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.

Ability to speak, hear, sit, reach, bend, stoop, climb, balance, walk, and stand for long periods, traverse uneven job site surfaces, lift or move up to 50 pounds, handle power tools, utilize various testing instruments, reach with hands/arms, crawl/walk into small spaces, maneuver over fences and up steep embankments, climb ladders/ascend heights, climb into bucket trucks and aerial lifts Ability to tolerate working at heights in mechanical lifts or from ladders Ability to wear appropriate fall protection equipment Vision abilities must include close and distance vision with or without correction, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Ability to adjust and work in varied weather and temperature conditions, as well as dusty and noisy environments Other Working Conditions This is a full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week depending on project schedules and workload, and ability to work overtime as needed. Available for periodic overnight(s) travel during the week (Company reimburses mileage, meals and hotel costs) to work at customer job sites or other locations Travel requirements to project locations will include various modes of transportation, including vehicles and airplanes A valid, current driver's license with a good driving record is required. Ability to drive on behalf of the company is subject to the Company's insurance carrier's review of driving records All employees who drive their personal vehicles on company business are required to carry at least $300,000 of liability protection on their personal auto policy Background screening required CompensationThis is a nonexempt, hourly position. The pay range for this position is $30-$40.00/hour, depending on experience. Hours worked over 40 in a workweek will be paid at one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay. Competitive salary and benefits package include: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Company provided Life & Disability insurance 401K plan / Roth 401K with employer match Generous PTO and paid holidays Opportunities for professional development through relevant training and certifications Great company culture Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation Statement: Fickett Structural Solution provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the requirements of the position. Fickett will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.