Structural Steel Quality Assurance 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.

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect fabricated steel components, welds, coatings, incoming materials, parts, and consumables for quality and compliance.

- Apply AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable industry standards.

- Document inspections, identify materials, and maintain quality records, logs, and reports.

- Use, calibrate, and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.

- Assist with welder qualification tests, certification activities, and training on welding, fitting, and quality requirements.

- Maintain drawing control and support other quality assurance processes.

- Work with production and management to address defects and resolve quality issues.

- Participate in continuous improvement, company training, and workplace safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

- At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.

- Background 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 tools, including fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauges, squares, tape measures, and other standard inspection equipment.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred

- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

- Nondestructive testing experience, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Penetrant Testing (PT).

- Additional certifications in structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.

- Experience in a steel manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

- Primarily works on the production floor with limited office time.

- Active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

- Requires standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the workday.