Construction Quality Control Inspector

About the role

Training will be provided. The Quality Control inspector will work on-site in a fabrication shop, reviewing and inspecting mechanical and plumbing systems for building projects. This role focuses on ensuring that HVAC and plumbing systems are accurately fabricated and assembled according to construction and fabrication drawings. It offers an excellent opportunity for an entry-level engineer to gain hands-on experience with a mechanical contractor and contribute to healthcare, education, data center, and large commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Review shop drawings in the fabrication shop to verify that mechanical systems, including plumbing and HVAC, are fabricated, built, and assembled correctly according to construction and fabrication drawings.
• Inspect mechanical and plumbing systems in the fabrication shop prior to shipment to job sites to ensure they meet design and quality standards.
• Conduct audits of fabricated mechanical and plumbing systems to confirm compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the fabrication team to provide guidance on proper methods for building HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Use measuring tools, such as tape measures, to confirm dimensions and tolerances on fabricated components.
• Support continuous improvement of fabrication and assembly processes by identifying issues and communicating corrective actions.
• Maintain clear documentation of inspections, audits, and any identified nonconformities to support project quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings for HVAC and plumbing systems in buildings.
• Understanding of fabrication drawings and how they translate into fabricated components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, HVAC design, and HVAC inspection practices.
• Experience or familiarity with sheet metal design and sheet metal assembly for mechanical systems.
• Basic mechanical inspection skills, including verification of dimensions and assembly accuracy.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately and apply measurements in a fabrication environment.
• Interest in working for a mechanical contractor and in a fabrication shop environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to commercial HVAC engineering and mechanical engineering concepts is a plus.
• Familiarity with plumbing systems and plumbing design for building projects is a plus.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH. This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.