About this role
Structural Steel Quality Control Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $31/hour — higher pay available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking a Structural Steel Quality Control Specialist to inspect fabricated steel components and help maintain quality standards in an AISC-certified facility. Experienced senior structural steel fitters and fabricators with strong quality knowledge may also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect structural steel components throughout the fabrication process.
- Conduct daily quality checks on completed and in-process work.
- Compare materials and fabricated components against shop drawings and project specifications.
- Perform dimensional layout inspections and verify proper part placement.
- Identify, document, and follow up on nonconforming work in accordance with AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 requirements.
- Perform both in-process and final inspections.
- Work directly with production personnel to identify quality concerns and determine appropriate corrections.
- Assist with quality improvement efforts and initiatives.
- Support preparation for and participation in annual AISC QC audits .
- Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in structural steel layout and fabrication
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and construction drawings
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and quality standards
- Welding certification in AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 preferred
- Senior-level structural steel fitting or fabrication experience may be considered in place of direct QC experience when accompanied by strong quality knowledge
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 1st Shift
- Saturday overtime available