QC Inspector

About the role

Critical to the production process, the QC Inspector inspects and ensures the quality of welds and dimensional accuracy of work performed by production staff. The QC Inspector uses a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full trade skills, including knowledge of codes and standards, to verify that the final product is free of defects and meets the requirements of the contract documents.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of shop fabrication, including final paint inspections, weld preparations, and final welds.
• Ensure fabricated materials conform to drawings, shop standards, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Record and maintain in‑process and final inspection records for quality assurance and production control.
• Identify and remedy drawing discrepancies with detailers.
• Coordinate with customers' inspectors during inspection phases.
• Inform foremen of defects in fabrication.
• Assist shop personnel with interpretation of codes, drawings, and specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related experience; a verifiable vocational or training program may substitute for one year of experience.
• Current or prior certification such as CAWI, AWS‑CWI, SCWI, or CWB in accordance with CSA W178.2 (preferred).
• Training or experience in metals fabrication, inspection, and testing sufficient to perform the work competently.

Skills and Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of dimensional tolerances per AISC Code of Standard Practice and AWS Structural Welding Codes.
• Understanding of inspection requirements for high‑strength bolted connections per RCSC.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Familiarity with inspection equipment and tools such as tape measures, weld gauges, levels, squares, and flashlights.
• Mathematical proficiency to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning ability to apply common‑sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram instructions and to solve problems involving multiple concrete variables.
• Certificates/Licenses: AWS‑CWI (preferred) and knowledge of AWS and AISC codes applicable to steel fabrication and erection.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various weld testing procedures.