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Structural Steel QC Inspector

qualdocArlington, TN
Posted Sep 30 · Last Verified Sep 30
💰 $0 – $32/hrContractmetalwork and fabricationmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Contract-to-hire Quality Control Inspector for structural steel fabrication with focus on welding, materials, and code compliance verification.

Skills & Keywords

Structural Steel InspectionAWS StandardsWelding Quality ControlNDT Testing

What You'll Do

  • Inspect structural steel fabrication, welds, materials, and coatings for quality and specification compliance.
  • Verify work against AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.
  • Check incoming materials, parts, and welding consumables for conformance.
  • Identify and document materials and inspection results according to established procedures.
  • Maintain QC logs, inspection records, and related documentation.
  • Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
  • Support welder qualification, testing, and certification activities.
  • Assist with training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
  • Maintain drawing control and other quality-related processes.
  • Work directly with production and management to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and training activities.
  • Promote safe work practices throughout the fabrication operation.

Required Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
  • Previous quality control, inspection, or manufacturing experience.
  • Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
  • Experience using inspection and measuring equipment, including: Fillet weld gauges V-WAC gauges Squares Tape measures Other standard QC inspection tools Able to work independently with limited supervision. Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and workplace safety.
  • Fillet weld gauges
  • V-WAC gauges
  • Squares
  • Tape measures
  • Other standard QC inspection tools
  • Able to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and workplace safety.

Nice to Have

  • 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 in a steel manufacturing or fabrication environment.
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Additional certifications involving structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.
  • Previous experience in a steel manufacturing or fabrication environment.

Structural Steel QC Inspector

Job Type Contract to HireShift 1st ShiftPay Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to help verify the quality of steel components, welding, materials, and coatings. This is a hands-on shop-floor position focused on inspection, documentation, code compliance, and working with production teams to address quality issues.

Work Environment

  • Primarily based on the production floor with limited office work.
  • Active manufacturing environment.
  • Non-climate-controlled facility with exposure to changing temperatures.
  • Requires frequent standing, walking, and inspection of materials throughout the shift.

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