Certified Welding Inspector; QC

Certified Welding Inspector (QC)

Location: Hartford, CT

Annual Salary: $72,758.00-$91,881.00 (as of 2 months ago)

Join Shepard Steel Co. Inc., a structural steel and miscellaneous fabrication company with over 65 years of experience and a staff of approximately 100 talented professionals. We produce about 12,000 tons of steel per year using state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

Job Description: We are looking for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) to perform quality control at our Structural Steel division.

• Familiar with Project Specifications and approved shop drawings.
• Inspect structural steel fabricated by the plant for conformance with Project Specifications and approved shop drawings. Inspections include in‑process inspections (layout, hardware, dimensional) and final inspections (welding, bolting, coatings).
• Work with Shop Supervisors to ensure all fabrications are built correctly prior to shipment.
• Alert Shop Supervisors of errors that affect deliveries as soon as they become apparent.
• Maintain the "Shop Inspection Error Log" with sign‑off on individual pieces and assemblies, and documentation of shop errors with required repair times.
• Maintain open line of communication with the Shop Supervisors, Project Managers, and other employees of Shepard Steel.
• Discuss any repeating production non‑conformances and offer constructive feedback when appropriate.
• Be knowledgeable of Shepard Steel’s accepted inspection practices as detailed in the Operations Manual.
• Be familiar with AISC fabrication practices and allowable tolerances.
• Be knowledgeable with AWS D1.1 and D1.5, including weld inspection criteria.
• Have the ability to write Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) per AWS.
• Have the ability to administer welder Performance Qualification testing and write Welding Performance Qualification Records (WPQR) per AWS.
• Be proficient with basic computer skills (e.g., email correspondence, use Microsoft Excel).

• Experience in the Structural Steel Fabrication business.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) required.
• Familiarity with the AISC shop certification program is a plus.
• Other formal inspection training and/or certifications are a plus.
• Requisite work experience in the industry is 5 years for this position.
• Detail‑oriented individual with the ability to think on their feet with limited supervision.

• Competitive salary (based on skill set)
• Health Insurance (includes annual vision exam)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match / Profit Sharing
• 1st Shift Monday-Friday (Additional overtime as required)
• Full Time Position
• Vacation / Holidays / Earned Days / Birthdays

We are a structural steel and miscellaneous fabrication company that has been an integral part of the Connecticut construction landscape for over 65 years. We meet the structural and miscellaneous steel requirements of customers throughout Southern New England and Eastern New York State.

SHEPARD STEEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction