QC Inspector

About the Role

JGM is seeking a talented QC Inspector to join our growing team! The perfect candidate is a professional who thrives on tackling challenges in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This position will inspect raw materials, in-process work and finished products for conformance to shop drawings, specifications, and codes by performing the below duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete layout inspections, measuring dimensions (length, height, angles, radii, etc.) using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) 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 (Non-Destructive Examination) training, testing, certification, and documentation; maintain CWI certification.
• Review and approve quality-related purchase orders, reports, and testing requirements.
• Assist 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.
• Basic Math & Geometry/Trigonometry.
• 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.
• CWI preferred.
• Self-motivated, collaborative team member.
• Safety focused. Operates equipment and champions safety initiatives.

Education and Experience

• High School Degree or GED Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of seven years related experience and/or training in steel fabrication; or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience in the steel fabrication industry or closely related fields.

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, regular lifting and carrying to move up to 50 lbs., talking, hearing, reaching, feeling, grasping, and push/pulling.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions/temperatures.
• Regular mental and visual attention much or all the time with manual coordination.
• General office environment conditions.
• Flexibility required to travel.

Benefits

• Participate in the company's yearly performance bonus program.
• Medical, Vision & Dental.
• PTO & Holidays.
• 401(k) + Matching.
• Life Insurance.
• Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Referral Program.
• Training and Further Education.