Steel Quality Technician

Fought & Company is seeking a highly motivated Steel Quality Technician to support quality assurance, inspection, and non-destructive testing activities within our structural steel, bridge, and heavy fabrication operations.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring that fabricated components meet customer requirements, contract specifications, applicable codes, and Fought's commitment to quality. The successful candidate will work closely with production, welding, project management, and customers to verify compliance throughout fabrication and shipment.

The ideal candidate will hold current certifications as an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Ultrasonic Testing Level II (UT Level II), and Magnetic Particle Testing Level II (MT Level II), with experience in structural steel fabrication, bridge fabrication, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

• Perform dimensional, visual, and quality inspections throughout fabrication.
• Conduct and document non-destructive testing including:
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Visual Weld Inspection (VT)
• Verify compliance with:
• AWS D1.1
• AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code
• AISC requirements
• Customer specifications
• Review weld procedures, welder qualifications, and inspection records.
• Coordinate inspections with customers, owners, engineers, and third-party inspectors.
• Prepare inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and corrective action documentation.
• Support maintenance and calibration of inspection and testing equipment.
• Assist with internal quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective action development.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in steel fabrication, welding inspection, or quality assurance.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Structural steel drawings
• Shop drawings
• Welding symbols
• Fabrication specifications
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 and AWS D1.5 requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic inspection documentation.

• Experience with bridge fabrication.
• Experience with in an AISC Certified fabrication facility.
• Knowledge of fracture-critical fabrication requirements.
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures and digital quality management systems.

• Ability to work in an active fabrication environment.
• Ability to climb ladders, access elevated work areas, and navigate large structural assemblies.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

At Fought, quality is not a department - it is a commitment. Success in this role means delivering accurate inspections, maintaining customer confidence, supporting production without becoming a bottleneck, and helping ensure that every project leaving our facility reflects the craftsmanship and reputation that Fought has built over generations.

Fought & Company is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier steel fabricators, specializing in bridges, heavy fabrication, rail infrastructure, and complex structural steel projects. Our team takes pride in building critical infrastructure that serves communities across the West.

If you are passionate about quality, craftsmanship, and building projects that matter, we want to hear from you.