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Per Diem Welding Inspector Jobs in Calvert, AL (NOW HIRING)

Ameri-Force

Pipe Welder 1st Class

Mobile, AL · On-site

$50/hr

Pipe Welder 1st Class Pay: $50.00 per hour Per Diem: None - Local Candidates Only Essential ... Inspect completed welds and correct any quality issues. * Follow all safety, quality, and ...

Ameri-Force

Pipe Welder 1st Class

Mobile, AL

$50/hr

Pipe Welder 1st Class Pay: $50.00 per hour Per Diem: None - Local Candidates Only Essential ... Inspect completed welds and correct any quality issues. * Follow all safety, quality, and ...

Austal

Quality NDT Inspector II

Mobile, AL · On-site

Implements and maintains vessel-specific inspection plans and requirements per applicable contract ... Welding Inspector (CWI) for external candidates. * Level II certification in Visual Testing (VT ...

MYER Companies, LLC

Welder

Mobile, AL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Premium Per Diem: Generous daily allowances for meals and incidentals * Paid Lodging: Comfortable ... Lead welding/fabrication projects from start to finish (across various job sites for travel ...

MYER Companies, LLC

Fitter

Mobile, AL · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

We offer exciting travel positions with full per diem coverage. * Local Stability: Prefer to stay ... Tack-weld fitted parts together for seamless final assembly * Crane Operation: Lift and move ...

The Hiller Companies

Pipe Welder

Mobile, AL

$25.75 - $31.75/hr

Installation of fire suppression system components as per the engineered drawings, including FM-200 ... welding specifications and join metal components accurately. * Perform visual inspections and non ...

The Hiller Companies

Pipe Welder-Mobile, Alabama

Mobile, AL

$22 - $27/hr

Installation of fire suppression system components as per the engineered drawings, including FM-200 ... welding specifications and join metal components accurately. * Perform visual inspections and non ...

Austal USA

A Class Pipe Welder

Mobile, AL

$40/hr

Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions ... Ability to pass "A Class" skills validation test to demonstrate welding ability for restricted open ...

Austal USA

A Class Pipe Welder

Mobile, AL

$40/hr

Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions ... Ability to pass "A Class" skills validation test to demonstrate welding ability for restricted open ...

Austal USA LLC

A Class Pipe Welder

Mobile, AL

$40/hr

Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions ... Ability to pass "A Class" skills validation test to demonstrate welding ability for restricted open ...

Austal

A Class Pipe Welder

Mobile, AL

$25.75 - $31.75/hr

Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions ... Ability to pass "A Class" skills validation test to demonstrate welding ability for restricted open ...

Austal USA LLC

B Class Structural Welder

Mobile, AL · On-site

$21.25 - $28/hr

Performs grinding and joint preparation that meet the criteria for NDE and all visual inspection ... Completion of an Austal USA approved additional or accelerated Structural Welding training course ...

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How much do per diem welding inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem welding inspector in Calvert, AL is $29.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.54 and $36.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a per diem welding inspector?

A Per Diem Welding Inspector is a professional responsible for inspecting welds to ensure they meet safety and quality standards, typically on a temporary or as-needed basis. These inspectors often travel to different job sites and receive a per diem allowance to cover daily expenses. They must have certifications such as AWS CWI or equivalent and experience in various welding techniques. This role is common in industries like construction, manufacturing, and energy, where welding quality is critical.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a per diem welding inspector, and how does it differ from a full-time role?

As a Per Diem Welding Inspector, your schedule is flexible and based on project demands rather than a standard 40-hour workweek. Assignments often vary in length—from a single day to several weeks—depending on the project's scope and location, which allows you to accept jobs that fit your availability. Unlike a full-time inspector, you may work for multiple companies and experience different worksites, from fabrication shops to field installations. This arrangement offers autonomy and variety but also requires adaptability to changing environments and working conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the per diem welding inspector position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Per Diem Welding Inspector, you need solid knowledge of welding processes, codes, and standards, usually backed by industry certifications such as AWS CWI and relevant field experience. Familiarity with inspection tools, non-destructive testing methods, and digital reporting systems is essential. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently set top inspectors apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring weld quality, maintaining safety compliance, and delivering accurate, timely reports for clients.

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Infographic showing various Per Diem Welding Inspector job openings in Calvert, AL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,024 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Quality Assurance/Quality Control Supervisor

Jackson, AL • On-site

Packaging Corporation of America
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 121 rated packaging manufacturers

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$96K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
People • Customers • Trust
Function and Scope
Management of all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for fixed equipment. To include weld inspection, assembly inspection, and management of materials of construction. Duties will include field inspections of equipment to include internal inspection of tanks and digesters. Travel may be required at times for shop inspections.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage all quality assurance and quality control aspects of mechanical repairs
  • Manage tank integrity projects for tanks requiring maintenance according to API 653 regulations
  • Support portions of larger capital projects requiring new tank construction per API 650 and/or significant tank upgrades
  • Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental to develop schedule for performing tank work
  • Prepare estimates, budgets, schedules, materials and contract specifications, procurement plans, and work plans for projects, track and report on project progress and performance
  • Plan, schedule, and execute tank integrity projects to meet Company standards and policies
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for assigned projects
  • Prepare the annual sustaining capital budget and major maintenance budget for tank integrity
  • Ensure tank inspection and repairs are documented per regulatory requirements and Company standards and that they are being maintained, organized, and can be accessed for future reference as needed
  • Provide technical support during the review of tank integrity processes and procedures to maintain consistent assessment and repair practices
  • Provide support for field maintenance technicians and operations staff
  • Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety as well as the safety of employees, the public, and company assets
  • Maintaining and enforcing the Approved Manufacturers List for materials
  • Knowledge of corrosion & welding. Welding knowledge of structural and pipe with GTAW, and SMAW processes
  • Fixed equipment inspection tasks/ procedures
  • NDT management, Working knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Positive Material Identification, and material hardness testing.
  • Preparing detailed reports describing types of degradation mechanisms, effect of degradation mechanisms, process streams, etc.
  • Personnel supervision- to include contractors
  • R-Stamp program management
  • Maintain PCA piping specifications for all piping services throughout the mill.
  • Assure that all projects, contractors, and PCA are adhering to the specifications as noted above.
  • Where fabrication is involved onsite and offsite, review all material specifications, contractors welding and welder qualifications, and determine the required NDE to be performed, to assure that all of the above meet the applicable code and PCA specifications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
A. Education and Experience
High School education with 2 years maintenance related experience.
B. Knowledge/Competencies
    • ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes (Sec VIII Div I & II)
    • ASME Piping Codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8)
    • Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510)
    • Pressure Piping Inspection (API 570) n Pressure Relief Systems (API 520/526)
    • Tank Evaluations (API 620/650/653)
    • Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)
    • Fitness for Service (API 579)
    • Damage Mechanisms (API 571)

Preferred Certifications
    • API 653 Tank Inspector
    • AWS Certified Welding Inspector-CWI
    • Certified Level II Ultra Sonic Testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A
    • Mag Particle and Dye penetrant testing
    • X-Ray film interpretation

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Starting salary range for position: $96,000 - $120,000.
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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