Certified Welding Inspector

Certified Welding Inspector

Trillium is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector in Waterbury!

This Direct-Hire opportunity seeks a Certified Welding Inspector for a hands-on, shop-floor role responsible for implementing an AISC-compliant inspection program. The role functions independently from production and reports directly to the QC Manager to ensure objective oversight.

As the Certified Welding Inspector, you are required to have strong documentation habits and consistent verification that all fabricated steel meets DOT and AISC standards. As the organization continues to grow, this role is positioned to advance into a senior QC position within the department.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming materials, verify certifications, confirm traceability, and document any discrepancies
• Inspect layout, fit-up, joint prep, preheat, and overall fabrication accuracy before welding begins
• Perform visual weld inspections, evaluate weld quality, identify defects, and ensure code compliance
• Confirm welders are qualified, WPS requirements are followed, and equipment settings meet standards
• Coordinate required NDE with third-party agencies and maintain all related inspection records
• Complete final checks, including part identification, dimensions, and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)
• Issue and track Corrective Action Requests, manage non-conforming material, and maintain QC files
• Keep welder continuity logs and ensure inspection tools remain calibrated and documented

Schedule is Monday – Friday / 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Annual salary range is $100,000–$110,000+ DOE!

Active AWS CWI, ability to perform visual inspection to AWS and AASHTO standards, current eye exam meets near-vision requirements, strong ability to read structural drawings, weld symbols, and DOT plans, working knowledge of AWS codes, AISC standards, and ASTM material requirements, familiarity with FCAW/dual-shield processes and filler metal documentation, highly organized, detail-focused, and confident, comfortable working in an active fabrication environment.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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