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title: "Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift"
company: "Qualdoc"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/qualdoc"
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apply_url: "https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/459057e8-b32c-43af-a6a9-4b30863d48ea"
workplace: onsite
location: "Arlington, TN"
employment_type: contract
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
skills: ["aws"]
date_posted: 2026-09-16T07:23:45.952Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-16T07:46:21.220Z
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# Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift

**Qualdoc** · Arlington, TN

Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/qualdoc/459057e8-b32c-43af-a6a9-4b30863d48ea

## About Qualdoc

Qualdoc offers quality documentation review for capital equipment suppliers and integrators in the oil & gas, power, water, microelectronic, chemical, pharma and other EPC EP industries. Supply chain quality management

## 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

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