Quality Control Inspector

Quality Control Inspector

Location: Gurnee, IL (area)
Pay Range: $21 – $28/hour (depending on experience & certifications)
Reports To: Quality Control Manager

Our client is a leader in the fabrication of structural and miscellaneous steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. They maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering long-term career opportunities for skilled professionals in the industry.

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, quality, and compliance of fabricated materials, including structural and miscellaneous steel. This role will focus on inspection of fit-up, dimensions, and weld quality. The ideal candidate will hold a CWI certification and bring hands-on experience in structural steel inspection, though training will be provided for the right motivated candidate.

• Perform inspections of structural and miscellaneous steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

• Verify dimensions, fit-up, and weld quality to meet project and code requirements.

• Work with safety and quality as top priorities on all projects.

• Use measurement tools such as tape measures, squares, angle finders, go/no-go gauges, and fillet weld gages.

• Interpret weld symbols and drawings, including layout verification for fabrication functions (copes, bevels, holes, pitch, etc.).

• Apply basic knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, FCAW).

• Set up welding machines properly per specified welding procedures.

• Assist in troubleshooting weld defects and common welding machine issues.

• Stand, walk, crouch, bend, and crawl as needed for inspections; lift up to 75 pounds unassisted.

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification (required).

• Knowledge of visual inspections (VT), magnetic particle inspection (MT), and codes such as AISC, AWS, AASHTO, AREMA, and RCSC.

• Experience working with tablets and basic computer systems for documentation.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with willingness to learn new processes.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.