Structural Steel Quality Assurance Inspector

Structural Steel Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift Pay Rate: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

We are hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to check structural steel products, welds, and coatings for compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and quality standards. This is a hands-on shop-floor role in a manufacturing facility with limited office work and varying temperatures.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated steel components, welds, coatings, incoming materials, parts, and consumables for quality and compliance.

• Apply AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable industry standards.

• Document inspections, identify materials, and maintain quality records, logs, and reports.

• Use, calibrate, and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.

• Assist with welder qualification tests, certification activities, and training on welding, fitting, and quality requirements.

• Maintain drawing control and support other quality assurance processes.

• Work with production and management to address defects and resolve quality issues.

• Participate in continuous improvement, company training, and workplace safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.

• Background in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing.

• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.

• Experience using inspection tools, including fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauges, squares, tape measures, and other standard inspection equipment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

• Nondestructive testing experience, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Penetrant Testing (PT).

• Additional certifications in structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.

• Experience in a steel manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Primarily works on the production floor with limited office time.

• Active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

• Requires standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the workday.

Opportunity

Join a fabrication team where you can contribute to product quality, support process improvements, and help maintain industry standards, with the potential for long-term employment.