Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel

Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Location: Cocoa Beach, FL Schedule: 2nd Shift Pay Rate: Starting at $28/hour, higher pay available based on experience Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd shift

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated structural steel components. The ideal candidate has experience in steel fabrication, can interpret technical drawings, and ensures products meet required specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

This is a shop-based position with no travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.

• Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.

• Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.

• Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.

• Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.

• Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.

• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.

• Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.

• Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.

• Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.

• Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.

• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.

• Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.

• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require.

Why Join Us?

Join a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence, with long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals seeking a leadership opportunity.