Structural Steel Quality Inspector – 1st Shift

Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift Pay: Up to $32/hour, depending on experience. Position

Summary

We are hiring a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to verify the quality of steel components, welds, and coatings throughout the manufacturing process. This is a hands-on shop-floor position. Most of the work takes place in an active manufacturing environment rather than an office, and the facility is not climate controlled.

Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift Pay: Up to $32/hour, depending on experience. Position

Summary

We are hiring a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to verify the quality of steel components, welds, and coatings throughout the manufacturing process. This is a hands-on shop-floor position. Most of the work takes place in an active manufacturing environment rather than an office, and the facility is not climate controlled.

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.