About this role
Structural Steel Quality Assurance Inspector
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay Rate: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
We are hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to check structural steel products, welds, and coatings for compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and quality standards. This is a hands-on shop-floor role in a manufacturing facility with limited office work and varying temperatures.
Key Responsibilities
- Examine fabricated steel components, welds, and coatings for compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
- Apply AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable industry codes during inspections.
- Check incoming materials, components, and consumables for defects and specification compliance.
- Identify inspected materials and maintain accurate inspection records, logs, and quality documentation.
- Inspect, calibrate, and maintain welding equipment and quality control instruments.
- Assist with welder qualification tests and certification processes.
- Help train employees on welding practices, fitting requirements, and quality procedures.
- Maintain controlled drawings and support other quality management activities.
- Work with production personnel and management to investigate and correct quality issues.
- Contribute to process improvements and participate in company training.
- Follow established safety procedures and encourage safe work practices.
Qualifications
Required:
- At least 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Background 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 interpret fabrication drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience using inspection tools, including:
Fillet weld gauges
- V-WAC gauges
- Squares
- Tape measures
- Other standard quality inspection equipment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality and safety.
Preferred:
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Familiarity with nondestructive testing methods, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), and Penetrant Testing (PT).
- Additional certifications in structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.
- Previous experience in a steel manufacturing facility.
Work Environment
- Work is performed primarily on the production floor, with limited office duties.
- Requires working in an active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Involves extended periods of standing and walking while inspecting materials and fabricated components.
- Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.
Opportunity
Join a fabrication team where you can contribute to product quality, support process improvements, and help maintain industry standards, with the potential for long-term employment.