Structural Steel Quality Control Inspector

• Inspect structural steel parts, welds, and finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Ensure work meets project specifications, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.
• Check incoming materials, components, and welding consumables.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Use and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
• Assist with welder qualification tests and certification processes.
• Help train employees on welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain fabrication drawings and quality control records.
• Work with production teams and management to address quality issues.
• Support process improvements, safety programs, and company training.

• Primarily works on the production floor with limited office duties.
• Active manufacturing and fabrication setting.
• Non-climate-controlled shop.
• Requires standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the shift.
• Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.

Start in a contract-to-hire position with the opportunity for long-term employment. Join a fabrication team where your inspection skills will help maintain product quality, meet industry standards, and improve manufacturing processes.

Required:

• At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Previous experience in quality inspection, quality control, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Ability to read and understand 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 strong attention to detail.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

  Preferred:

  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
  • Experience with nondestructive testing (NDT), including:

    • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

    • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
    • Penetrant Testing (PT)
    • Additional certifications in structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.
    • Background in steel manufacturing.