Steel Fabrication Quality Inspector

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)

Position Summary

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 fabricatio

Work Environment

• 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.