Structural Steel Quality Assurance 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated structural steel assemblies for quality, accuracy, and specification compliance.
• Verify work meets applicable industry requirements, including AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC , and other relevant standards.
• Perform inspections of incoming materials, components, and welding consumables before production use.
• Identify, document, and track inspected materials according to established quality procedures.
• Maintain inspection reports, quality records, and related documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and quality inspection instruments.
• Assist with welder qualification testing and certification activities.
• Support training related to welding procedures, fitting practices, and quality standards.
• Maintain drawing control and other quality system documentation.
• Partner with production and leadership teams to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and ongoing safety programs.
• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Previous experience in quality inspection, quality control, or a similar manufacturing position.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Experience using quality inspection tools, including:
• Fillet weld gauges
• V-WAC gauges
• Squares
• Tape measures
• Standard inspection and measuring equipment
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple inspection tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience performing or supporting nondestructive testing methods, including:
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Additional certifications related to structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, coatings, or bolting.
• Previous experience working in a structural steel manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Production floor-based position with minimal office work.
• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Regular standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the shift.