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Arcosa Inc.

Weld Tech

Clinton, IL · On-site

$55K - $70.50K/yr

The Plant Welding Technician will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection ... Perform welding training on the shop floor and in a classroom setting as required * Assist in ...

Arcosa LWB, LLC

Weld Tech

Clinton, IL

$55K - $70.50K/yr

The Plant Welding Technician will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection ... Perform welding training on the shop floor and in a classroom setting as required * Assist in ...

Arcosa Lightweight

Weld Tech

Clinton, IL · On-site

$55K - $70.50K/yr

The Plant Welding Technician will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection ... Perform welding training on the shop floor and in a classroom setting as required * Assist in ...

Arcosa Lightweight

Weld Tech

Clinton, IL · On-site

$55K - $70.50K/yr

The Plant Welding Technician will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection ... Perform welding training on the shop floor and in a classroom setting as required * Assist in ...

S&C

Welding Engineer II

Palatine, IL · On-site

$87.76K - $116.29K/yr

Join Our Team as a Welding Engineer II! The Welding Engineer II will help coordinate and assist ... CWI - Certified Welding Inspector * CWEng - Certified Welding Engineer Skills, Knowledge ...

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Welding Operator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$26.25/hr

Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and appearance * Grind, clean, and prepare welded parts as ... Maintain a clean and organized work area * Assist with other production duties as assigned ...

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Welding Operator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$26.25/hr

Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and appearance * Grind, clean, and prepare welded parts as ... Maintain a clean and organized work area * Assist with other production duties as assigned ...

fng

Welding Operator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$26.25/hr

Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and appearance * Grind, clean, and prepare welded parts as ... Maintain a clean and organized work area * Assist with other production duties as assigned ...

Thompson Pipe Group

QA Technician II

South Beloit, IL · On-site

Perform Visual Welding inspection * Perform or Witness Non-Destructive Testing of welds and welded ... * Assist Production personnel who have been assigned quality control responsibilities. * Ensure ...

Flex-N-Gate

Welding Operator

Urbana, IL · On-site

$26.25/hr

Inspect welds for accuracy, strength, and appearance * Grind, clean, and prepare welded parts as ... Maintain a clean and organized work area * Assist with other production duties as assigned ...

Eaton Aerospace

Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

Troy, IL · On-site

$25.44/hr

... inspections, and collaborating within a cross-functional team of skills welders. In this function ... To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search ...

Eaton

Welding Technician - 2nd Shift

Troy, IL · On-site

$25.44/hr

... inspections, and collaborating within a cross-functional team of skills welders. In this function ... To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search ...

Assist Staffing

TIG/MIG Precision Welder

Skokie, IL

$25 - $38/hr

Monitor welding processes to prevent distortion, overheating, or defects * Inspect finished welds for quality and conformance to specifications * Work with multiple alloys including stainless steel ...

BlackStar

Welding Production Supervisor

Mccook, IL

$70K - $80K/yr

Lead Welding Production Operations in a Growing Manufacturing Environment A well-established ... * Assist with first-article inspections and in-process quality checks * Maintain production ...

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How much do assistant welding inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant welding inspector in Illinois is $25.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.65 and $31.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Assistant Welding Inspector job?

An Assistant Welding Inspector (AWI) supports senior welding inspectors in ensuring welds meet quality and safety standards. They assist in inspecting welds for defects, verifying compliance with codes and specifications, and maintaining inspection records. AWIs may also perform basic testing, monitor welder performance, and ensure proper welding procedures are followed. This role is often a stepping stone to becoming a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with additional experience and certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Assistant Welding Inspector position, and why are they important?

As an Assistant Welding Inspector, a solid understanding of welding processes, materials, and inspection standards—often supported by vocational training or an AWS (American Welding Society) certification—is essential. Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and documentation systems is typically required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and teamwork are important soft skills in this position. These skills help ensure welded structures meet safety and quality standards while supporting senior inspectors and collaborating efficiently with production teams.

What does a typical day look like for an Assistant Welding Inspector?

A typical day for an Assistant Welding Inspector involves assisting with inspections of welds and materials, documenting findings, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety regulations. You may spend time both in the field—observing welding operations and performing measurements—and in the office, preparing inspection reports and reviewing project documentation. Collaboration with welders, quality assurance teams, and senior inspectors is frequent, as you help address issues and maintain production quality. The variety in daily tasks offers valuable hands-on experience and exposure to industry standards, which is beneficial for career progression in welding inspection.

Do welding inspectors make more money than welders?

Welding inspectors typically earn higher salaries than welders because they hold specialized certifications and perform quality control and compliance inspections. While welders focus on fabricating and repairing structures, inspectors oversee safety standards and often require certifications like AWS CWI, which can increase earning potential.
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Weld Tech

Weld Tech

Arcosa Inc.

Clinton, IL • On-site

$55K - $70.50K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Arcosa rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

323rd of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Weld Tech

Meyer Utility Structures (MUS) is searching for a Plant Welding Technician. In this role, you will provide the Clinton, IL utility pole manufacturing plant with welding and technical support such as welding process troubleshooting, welding process improvement, and procedure and code conformance. The Plant Welding Technician will have strong hands-on welding skills, visual weld inspection experience, and experience using welding procedure specifications.

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications. With over sixty years of innovative engineering and manufacturing expertise, Meyer has helped to author and validate many of today's transmission industry standards and specifications.

What You'll Do:

  • As the welding subject matter expert, provide welding support to production welders, supervisors, and other plant personnel
  • Troubleshoot welding technique and routine equipment issues
  • Perform routine tasks such as maintaining welder continuity, welding equipment calibration, and flux oven logs
  • Evaluate, propose, and implement welding process improvements to increase welding efficiency and quality
  • Perform welding training on the shop floor and in a classroom setting as required
  • Assist in qualifying welding procedure specifications as required
  • Participate in internal improvement teams/other duties as required
  • Oversee the daily pole school operations
  • Maintain welder candidate training, testing and qualification records
  • Perform hands on welder candidate training for the FCAW, SAW, SMAW, plasma/oxyfuel cutting, and air-carbon-arc gouging processes
  • Conduct classroom training on welding safety, welding and cutting processes, visual weld acceptance criteria, welding symbols, drawings, etc.
  • Perform hands on, pole layout and fit up training
  • Provide additional training (OJT) to production welders as required
  • Assist in qualifying welding procedure specifications as required
  • Participate in welding improvement projects/other duties as required

What You'll Need:

  • Must be able to work first shift
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) desired
  • 3 - 5 years FCAW, SAW, and SMAW welding experience
  • Proficient using various weld inspection tools such as amp/volt/wire feed/gas flow meters, fillet weld gages, undercut gages, etc.
  • Welding related associate degree desired
  • Able to read and comprehend welding symbols, welding procedure specifications, work instructions, drawings, bill of materials, etc.
  • Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding procedure specification
  • Working knowledge of weld filler materials and base materials
  • Possess written and oral communication skills.
  • Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • 11 paid Company holidays
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Professional Training and Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within!
  • Salary commensurate with experience – $55,000 to $70,500

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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