Structural Steel QC Inspector

qualdoc
On-site
Posted 22 days ago

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Inspect and verify the quality of steel components and welding in a hands-on role on the shop floor, ensuring compliance with standards and addressing quality issues with production teams.

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Job Description

Structural Steel QC Inspector

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

Position Summary

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to help verify the quality of steel components, welding, materials, and coatings. This is a hands-on shop-floor position focused on inspection, documentation, code compliance, and working with production teams to address quality issues.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Inspect structural steel fabrication, welds, materials, and coatings for quality and specification compliance.
  • Verify work against AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.
  • Check incoming materials, parts, and welding consumables for conformance.
  • Identify and document materials and inspection results according to established procedures.
  • Maintain QC logs, inspection records, and related documentation.
  • Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
  • Support welder qualification, testing, and certification activities.
  • Assist with training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
  • Maintain drawing control and other quality-related processes.
  • Work directly with production and management to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and training activities.
  • Promote safe work practices throughout the fabrication operation.
  • Preferred Experience

  • 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 in a steel manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • Work Environment

  • Primarily based on the production floor with limited office work.
  • Active manufacturing environment.
  • Non-climate-controlled facility with exposure to changing temperatures.
  • Requires frequent standing, walking, and inspection of materials throughout the shift.
  • Requirements

    Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
  • Previous quality control, inspection, or manufacturing experience.
  • Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
  • Experience using inspection and measuring equipment, including:
    • Fillet weld gauges
    • V-WAC gauges
    • Squares
    • Tape measures
    • Other standard QC inspection tools
    • Able to work independently with limited supervision.
    • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and workplace safety.
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Sep 29, 2026
    Job type
    Contract
    Location
    Arlington, TNOn-site

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