About this role
Structural Steel QC Inspector
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
Pay: Starting at $31/hour, higher depending on experience
Overtime: Saturdays available
Position Overview
We are looking for a Structural Steel QC Inspector to support quality control in a structural steel fabrication environment. Candidates with strong structural steel fitting or fabrication experience at a senior level may also be considered.
Responsibilities
- Inspect fabricated structural steel during production and upon completion.
- Identify and document nonconformances according to AWS D1.1 and D1.5 requirements.
- Verify materials, dimensions, and part placement against shop drawings and specifications.
- Perform dimensional layout, in-process inspections, and final quality checks.
- Assist with annual AISC quality control audits.
- Work with production teams to investigate and correct quality issues.
- Support quality improvement efforts and maintain fabrication standards.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, layout, or inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction plans.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and quality standards.
- Familiarity with nonconformance documentation and dimensional inspection.
- AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 welding certification preferred.
- Senior-level structural steel fitters or fabricators with relevant experience may be considered.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
- Saturday overtime available