Structural Steel QC Inspector

Structural Steel QC Inspector

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Up to $32/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to help verify that steel components, welds, materials, and coatings meet required specifications and industry standards.

This is a hands-on shop position with most of the work performed on the production floor. The role involves regular standing, walking, and inspection work in a manufacturing environment that may have varying temperatures and limited office time.

What You'll Do

Inspect structural steel parts and completed fabrications for accuracy and compliance.

Review work against project drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.

Verify fabrication and welding meet AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.

Check incoming steel, materials, parts, and consumables for proper condition and conformance.

Mark and document inspected materials according to established procedures.

Maintain inspection reports, quality logs, and other required documentation.

Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection instruments.

Assist with welder qualification testing and certification.

Support training related to welding, fitting, and quality requirements.

Maintain drawing control and assist with other quality-control processes.

Work with production and management to investigate and resolve quality issues.

Participate in continuous improvement and company training activities.

Promote safe work practices and support workplace safety programs.

Preferred Experience

Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Experience with nondestructive testing, 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 facility.

Work Environment

Primarily performed on the production floor with limited office work.

Active structural steel manufacturing environment.

Non-climate-controlled facility.

Requires extended periods of standing and walking while inspecting materials and fabrication work.

Required Qualifications

At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.

Previous experience 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 equipment such as:

• Fillet weld gauges
• V-WAC gauges
• Squares
• Tape measures
• Other standard quality inspection tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.