Steel Fabrication Quality Inspector
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering
Steel Fabrication Quality Inspector
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: First Shift
Starting Pay: Up to$32.00 per hour (higher compensation may be available based on experience)
We are looking for an experienced Steel Fabrication Quality Inspector to support quality assurance activities within a structural steel manufacturing environment. This position focuses on inspecting fabricated steel products, weld quality, coatings, and materials to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and industry standards.
This is a hands‑on manufacturing role with most of the work performed on the production floor. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, non‑climate‑controlled shop and spending the majority of the day walking, standing, and inspecting fabricated components.
What You'll Do- Perform inspections of structural steel assemblies throughout the fabrication process.
- Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards, including AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC requirements.
- Inspect incoming steel, materials, hardware, and welding consumables for quality and specification compliance.
- Document inspection results and properly identify approved or rejected materials.
- Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and related documentation.
- Calibrate and verify welding equipment and quality inspection instruments.
- Assist with welder qualification testing and certification activities.
- Support training efforts involving welding procedures, fitting practices, and quality expectations.
- Maintain drawing revisions and quality documentation to ensure current information is used during production.
- Work closely with production personnel and supervisors to identify and resolve quality concerns.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and required company training.
- Follow all workplace safety policies and help maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
- At least 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Previous experience in quality inspection, quality control, or manufacturing inspection.
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Experience using common inspection equipment, including:
- Fillet weld gauges
- V‑WAC gauges
- Squares
- Tape measures
- Standard quality inspection tools
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety.
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Experience performing or evaluating nondestructive testing methods, including:
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Additional certifications related to welding inspection, coatings, bolting, or structural steel fabrication.
- Previous experience in a structural steel manufacturing or fabrication.
- Majority of work performed on the manufacturing floor.
- Active structural steel fabrication environment.
- Facility is not climate controlled.
- Position requires standing, walking, bending, and inspecting materials throughout the shift.
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