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Steel Quality Inspector
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: First Shift
Starting Pay: Up to $32.00/hour (Depending on experience)
We are seeking a Steel Quality Inspector to support quality assurance activities within a structural steel fabrication facility. This position is responsible for inspecting fabricated steel, welds, coatings, and incoming materials to ensure products meet engineering drawings, customer specifications, and industry standards. The ideal candidate has experience in structural steel fabrication, understands welding requirements, and is committed to producing quality work in a safe manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect fabricated structural steel components throughout the production process.
- Verify compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable quality standards.
- Inspect incoming steel, materials, parts, and welding consumables for conformance.
- Identify, document, and track inspected materials following established quality procedures.
- Maintain inspection reports, quality records, and production documentation.
- Calibrate and maintain inspection equipment and welding-related quality tools.
- Assist with welder qualification and certification testing.
- Support training efforts related to welding, fitting, inspection, and quality procedures.
- Maintain drawing control and other quality management documentation.
- Work with production and leadership teams to resolve quality issues and improve manufacturing processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and company training programs.
- Promote safe work practices and follow all workplace safety requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in structural steel fabrication.
- Experience in quality control, inspection, or a related manufacturing position.
- Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and related structural steel standards.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
- Experience using quality inspection tools, including:
- Fillet weld gauges
- V-WAC gauges
- Squares
- Tape measures
- Standard quality inspection equipment
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
- Commitment to producing quality work while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Experience with nondestructive testing methods, including:
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
- Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Additional certifications related to structural steel fabrication, coatings, bolting, or welding inspection.
- Previous experience in a structural steel or heavy manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
- Shop-floor manufacturing environment with limited office work.
- Non-climate-controlled facility.
- Frequent standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the shift.
Why Apply?
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.
- Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Play an important role in ensuring fabricated steel products meet industry and customer requirements.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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