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Structural Steel Quality Inspector - 1st Shift

Qualdoc
Arlington, TN Contractor
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/9/2026
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.
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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