Job Description

Structural Steel Quality Inspector

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $32.00/hour, with potential for a higher rate based on experience

We are looking for a Quality Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to inspect materials, welds, and finished components for compliance with specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.

This is a hands-on, shop-floor position in an active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel components, welds, materials, and coatings for quality and compliance.
• Verify work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and applicable industry standards.
• Inspect incoming materials, parts, and consumables.
• Identify and document inspected materials according to established procedures.
• Maintain inspection records, quality logs, and related documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
• Support welder qualification testing and certification activities.
• Assist with training related to welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Manage drawing control and other quality processes.
• Work with production and management to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and company training programs.
• Promote safe work practices and support workplace safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Experience in quality control, inspection, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Experience using quality inspection tools, including:
  • 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:

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

Work Environment

• Primarily shop-floor based with limited office work.
• Active manufacturing environment.
• Non-climate-controlled facility with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Requires standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the workday.

This position offers an opportunity for a quality-focused professional to contribute to fabrication quality, continuous improvement, and long-term production success.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment and the chance to contribute to quality, safety, and continuous improvement in structural steel fabrication.