Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

Job description

### Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift **Job Type:** Contract-to-Hire **Schedule:** 1st Shift **Pay:** 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.