Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist

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The Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist is responsible for monitoring the quality of structural steel fabrication on the shop floor, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

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Job Description

Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist

Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience

Position Overview

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to monitor workmanship, welding, materials, and coatings throughout production. This is a hands-on shop-floor role focused on meeting project specifications, industry codes, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Inspect structural steel components during fabrication and verify compliance with project requirements
  • Check welding and fabrication against AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and applicable standards
  • Inspect incoming materials, parts, and consumables for conformance
  • Document inspections and maintain accurate quality records and logs
  • Use and maintain quality inspection equipment and welding tools
  • Calibrate inspection and welding equipment as required
  • Support welder qualification, testing, and certification activities
  • Assist with training related to welding, fitting, and quality requirements
  • Maintain drawing control and other quality documentation
  • Work with production and management to identify and correct quality issues
  • Participate in continuous improvement and company training programs
  • Promote safe work practices throughout the facility
  • Work Environment

    • Primarily working on the production floor with limited office work
    • Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
    • Frequent standing, walking, and inspection of materials throughout the shift
    • This position offers an opportunity for long-term employment while contributing to product quality, process improvement, and compliance with structural steel industry standards.

    Requirements

    Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
  • Background in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards
  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
  • Experience using inspection tools such as:
    • Fillet weld gauges
    • V-WAC gauges
    • Squares
    • Tape measures
    • Other standard inspection equipment
    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
  • Nondestructive testing experience, including:
    • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
    • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
    • Penetrant Testing (PT)
    • Additional certifications involving structural steel, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection
    • Previous experience in a steel manufacturing environment
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Aug 26, 2026
    Job type
    Contract
    Location
    Arlington, TNOn-site

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