Structural Steel Quality Technician

Steel Quality Inspector

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Shift: First Shift

Starting Pay: Up to $32.00/hour (Depending on experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a Steel Quality Inspector to support quality assurance activities within a structural steel fabrication facility. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated steel, welds, coatings, and incoming materials to ensure products meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and industry standards. The ideal candidate has experience in structural steel fabrication, understands welding requirements, and is committed to producing quality work in a safe manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Inspect structural steel and fabricated components for quality and specification compliance.
• Verify work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC , and applicable industry standards.
• Check incoming materials, parts, and consumables for conformance.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation and logs.
• Use and maintain inspection equipment and welding-related tools.
• Calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection tools as needed.
• Assist with welder qualification testing and certification.
• Support training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain drawing control and other quality processes.
• Work with production and management to identify and correct quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training activities.
• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility.

Requirements

• 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
• Quality control, inspection, or manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and specifications
• Experience using inspection tools such as:
• Fillet weld gauges
• V-WAC gauges
• Squares
• Tape measures
• Other standard inspection equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Certifications related to structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection
• Previous steel manufacturing experience

Work Environment

• Primarily shop-floor based with limited office work
• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Regular standing, walking, and inspection of materials
• Exposure to varying temperatures