Job Description

Structural Steel Quality Inspector

Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $32.00/hour. Starting pay may be higher depending on experience.

We are looking for a Structural Steel Quality Inspector to help verify that fabricated steel, welding, and coatings meet project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations. This is a hands-on shop-floor position with limited office work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel components, welds, materials, and coatings for quality and compliance.
• Apply AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.
• Check incoming materials, parts, and consumables.
• Identify and document inspected materials.
• Maintain inspection records, logs, and quality documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
• Support welder qualification and certification activities.
• Assist with training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain drawing control and other quality processes.
• Work with production and management to address quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training programs.
• Promote safe work practices and workplace safety.

Requirements

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 with inspection equipment, including:
• Fillet weld gauges
• V-WAC gauges
• Squares
• Tape measures
• Other standard inspection tools
• 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), and Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Certifications related to structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.
• Previous steel manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

• Primarily based on the production floor.
• Limited office work.
• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Regular standing, walking, and material inspection throughout the shift.