Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

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

Position Summary

Seeking a Quality Inspector with hands-on structural steel fabrication experience to verify materials, welding, coatings, and finished components meet project specifications and applicable industry standards.

This is primarily a shop-floor position in an active manufacturing environment with limited office work. The facility is non-climate-controlled, so candidates should be comfortable working in varying temperatures and being on their feet throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections of structural steel components throughout the fabrication process.

Check welding, materials, and finished work against drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Verify compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.

Inspect incoming materials, parts, and welding consumables.

Document inspection results and maintain QC records, logs, and related documentation.

Use and maintain inspection equipment and welding-related quality tools.

Calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection instruments as required.

Support welder qualification and certification activities.

Assist with training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.

Maintain drawing control and other QC processes.

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 fabrication facility.

Work Environment

Primarily performed on the production floor.

Limited office work.

Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

Regular standing, walking, and inspection of steel materials throughout the workday.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

Experience with nondestructive testing methods, including:

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Additional certifications in structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.
• Previous experience in a steel manufacturing or fabrication environment.