Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

Contract-to-Hire, 1st Shift, up to $32.00/hour depending on experience.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Quality Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to help verify that materials, welds, and finished steel meet project specifications, industry codes, and quality requirements. This is a hands-on shop-floor position in an active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The role involves frequent standing, walking, and inspection of materials with limited office time.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel fabrication and finished components for quality and specification compliance
• Verify work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and applicable project requirements
• Check incoming materials, parts, and welding consumables
• Identify inspected materials and maintain required inspection records and logs
• Document quality issues and assist production teams with corrective actions
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and inspection tools
• Support welder qualification, testing, and certification activities
• Assist with training on welding, fitting, and quality requirements
• Maintain drawing control and other QC processes
• Work with production and management to address quality concerns
• Participate in quality improvement and company training programs
• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience
• Background in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
• Experience using inspection equipment such as:
  • Fillet weld gauges
  • V-WAC gauges
  • Squares
  • Tape measures
  • Other standard QC inspection tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety

Preferred Experience

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Nondestructive testing experience, including UT, MT, or PT
• Certifications related to structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection
• Previous experience in a steel manufacturing environment

Work Environment

• Primarily performed on the production/shop floor
• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility with varying temperatures
• Requires standing, walking, and inspecting steel and materials throughout the workday
• Limited office work

Opportunity

This Contract-to-Hire position offers the opportunity for long-term employment while playing a hands-on role in product quality, fabrication standards, and continuous improvement.