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.

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.

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.