Structural Steel Inspector

Structural Steel Inspector Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Structural Steel Inspector to join our team. This role involves traveling to various job sites to perform inspections on structures and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with relevant standards. You will usually commute up to 1 hour from the Hammond, IN area, and potentially do out of state travel covered by the company. This is a first shift position typically 6AM-4PM. If you are interested in this position, then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours. Responsibilities Travel to job sites and complete site-specific safety training to understand facility hazards such as overhead cranes and stair grading. Complete daily work permits and required documentation. Inspect structures and equipment for deficiencies, document findings, and take digital photos. Work with basic hand tools in the field. Collaborate with the engineering team to assess the severity of findings. Read and interpret drawings to identify and label the location of observed deficiencies. Review inspection specifications relevant to the structures being evaluated. Create field sketches to illustrate the locations of structures or equipment within the facility. Essential Skills Minimum of 2 years experience as a millwright or facility maintenance mechanic. Experience in welding, structural, and steel inspection. Willingness to travel and be away from home for up to a week at a time. Ability to learn and adapt to the inspector role. Comfortable working at heights up to 150ft using man lifts. Able to be respirator fit and proficient in report writing and AutoCAD. Additional Skills & Qualifications NDT experience or certification. Manlift Certification. Overhead Crane inspection experience. OSHA10 certification. Why Work Here? Enjoy a fast-paced work environment with opportunities to travel and visit new places. Gain valuable experience working alongside engineers, architects, and facility personnel, enhancing your professional growth. Work Environment Work takes place in industrial settings, which can range from manufacturing for automotive to dirty steel mills, aerospace, nuclear facilities, and more. Collaborate in teams of 2-3 people, focusing on various facilities. Expect to travel approximately 80% of the time, with most work within 45 minutes to an hour of the site. Overnight travel is required for larger jobs, extending up to 10 surrounding states, with travel compensated. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hammond, IN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hammond,IN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.