About this role
Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: 1st Shift
Pay: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
We’re looking for a Quality Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to help verify that materials, welds, and finished steel meet project specifications, industry codes, and quality requirements.
This is a hands-on shop-floor position in an active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The role involves frequent standing, walking, and inspection of materials with limited office time.
Responsibilities
- Inspect structural steel fabrication throughout the production process.
- Check completed steel components against project drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Verify welding and fabrication work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC , and other applicable requirements.
- Examine incoming steel, materials, parts, and consumables for quality and specification compliance.
- Identify inspected materials and maintain required inspection records.
- Complete quality logs, reports, and other inspection documentation.
- Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and quality-control inspection tools.
- Assist with welder qualification, testing, and certification activities.
- Support employee training related to welding, fitting, fabrication, and quality standards.
- Maintain drawing control and other quality-related processes.
- Work with production and management teams to investigate and correct quality issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and company training.
- Promote safe work practices and support workplace safety initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
- Previous experience in quality control, inspection, or a related manufacturing position
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards
- Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings and specifications
- Experience using structural steel inspection equipment, including:
Fillet weld gauges
- V-WAC gauges
- Squares
- Tape measures
- Other standard inspection tools
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong attention to detail
- Commitment to maintaining quality and safe work practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Experience with nondestructive testing (NDT), 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 environment
Work Environment
- Primarily performed on the production/shop floor
- Limited office work
- Active manufacturing environment
- Non-climate-controlled facility
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the workday
- Regular inspection of steel materials and fabricated components
- Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures