Structural Steel QC Inspector

Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.