Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift
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About the role
Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: Up to $32/hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to monitor and verify the quality of fabricated steel, welding, and coating work.
This is a hands-on shop-floor position. Most of the work will be performed in an active manufacturing environment rather than an office, so candidates should be comfortable working around production equipment and in a facility with varying temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Inspect structural steel fabrication throughout the production process.
- Check completed steel components against project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Verify welding and fabrication work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable requirements.
- Examine incoming steel, materials, parts, and consumables for quality and specification compliance.
- Identify inspected materials and maintain required inspection records.
- Complete quality logs, reports, and other inspection documentation.
- Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and quality-control inspection tools.
- Assist with welder qualification, testing, and certification activities.
- Support employee training related to welding, fitting, fabrication, and quality standards.
- Maintain drawing control and other quality-related processes.
- Work with production and management teams to investigate and correct quality issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and company training.
- Promote safe work practices and support workplace safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
- Previous experience in quality control, inspection, or a related manufacturing position
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards
- Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings and specifications
- Experience using structural steel inspection equipment, including:
- Fillet weld gauges
- V-WAC gauges
- Squares
- Tape measures
- Other standard inspection tools
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to maintaining quality and safe work practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Experience with nondestructive testing (NDT), including:
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Additional certifications involving structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection
- Previous experience working in a steel manufacturing or fabrication environment
Work Environment
- Primarily performed on the production/shop floor
- Limited office work
- Active manufacturing environment
- Non-climate-controlled facility
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday
- Regular inspection of steel materials and fabricated components
- Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures
Description as published by Qualdoc.
