QC Inspector

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete layout inspections, measuring dimensions using precision instruments to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Verify quality at all stages: incoming materials, in-process work, and final products.
• Visually inspect parts, welds, bolts, coatings, and assemblies; compare pieces to detect variations; enforce standards and legal requirements.
• Interpret and apply shop drawings, specifications, ASTM codes, AISC standards, DOT requirements, and welding/bolting/painting codes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, defect lists, and calibration of measuring equipment; coordinate with departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support operator training on measurement, visual acceptability, and processes; assist with internal and external audits.
• Manage NDE training, testing, certification, and documentation; maintain CWI certification.
• Review and approve quality-related purchase orders, reports, and testing requirements.
• Aid in developing procedures, quality summaries, and corrective actions; enforce non-conformance protocols.
• Serve as liaison with outside inspectors; investigate shop/field errors and support resolutions.
• Perform other QA-related tasks as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding symbols and diagrams, and inspection tools.
• Highly proficient in reading blueprints and other printed instructional material.
• Familiar with variety of weld processes: Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Sub Arc Welding (SAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and/or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
• Ability to perform and document inspection activities during fabrication and welding of structural piece members.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• CWI preferred.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team member.
• Safety focused. Operates equipment and champions safety initiatives.