Shop Quality Inspector (Saginaw)
Company Overview
Patriot Erectors, LLC is a full‑service, AISC‑Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC‑Certified Advanced Steel Erector. Since 1991, operating from a modern 60,000‑square‑foot facility just west of Austin, Texas, the company fabricates and erects structural steel for complex buildings and non‑building structures with a focus on quality, safety, and pride.
Summary / Objective
Reporting to the Director of Quality and/or their designee, the Shop Quality Inspector will perform inspections on all aspects of structural steel fabrication to determine conformance with specifications by reviewing structural steel and fabrication drawings and verifying welds are in accordance with AISC and AWS standards.
Essential Duties
- Perform dimensional inspection on members.
- Visually inspect tack and final welds.
- Complete quality documentation such as digital inspection forms, nonconformance tags, and nonconformance reports.
- Coordinate inspection activities with production scheduling requirements.
- Reconcile final inspection documentation for completion of the sequence/project.
- Interact with third‑party inspector as directed.
- Request third‑party NDE inspection.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Knowledgeable and skilled in the use of measuring tape and weld gauges.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
- Knowledge of AISC, AWS D1.1 Welding Code – Structural Steel, Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.
- Ability to work under direct supervision and follow written instructions and techniques.
- Basic mathematical aptitude.
- Technical and analytical capacity, ethical conduct, and strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to continual improvement and learning new tools and techniques.
Work Environment
This position operates in a non‑climate‑controlled construction site/production/manufacturing environment. The role may involve the use of hand tools and equipment related to the scope of the position. Noise levels are usually moderate; hearing protection is required.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type / Expected Hours
This is a full‑time position. Hours of work may change based upon the needs of the business.
Benefits
- Financial Planning 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Company‑paid life & disability insurance (supplemental coverage options available)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Quarterly financial‑planning webinars
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave‑of‑absence programs
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision
- Pet insurance
- Nivati EAP – free, confidential mental‑health support for employees and families
- Access to mental‑health resources and counseling
- Gym‑membership support through affiliated partners
- Blue Points program – rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Craig Cobb College Scholarship
- Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses
- Leadership training for managers
- AISC membership for Patriot employees
- Community initiatives and support for employee volunteerism
Hiring Process
- Initial call with Talent Acquisition – discussion of experience, goals, salary expectations, and initial questions.
- Interview with the hiring team – deeper dive into the role and day‑to‑day responsibilities.
- Loop interviews – meetings with senior leadership to assess cultural and vibe fit.
- Offer – HR presents the offer details and next steps.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $24.50 – $34.00 per hour (Saginaw).