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Welding and Fabrication Quality Control Lead

SU Solutions
Louisville, KY Other
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
Your questions, answeredWhere will I work?

In Louisville, KY, at a premier fabrication shop focused on heavy structural projects.

What will I own?
  • Guiding the QC team to uphold company quality benchmarks and relevant industry codes.
  • Performing scheduled inspections and formal audits across fabrication workflows and finished assemblies.
  • Designing and deploying QC procedures that streamline operations and reduce rework.
  • Partnering with production to spot process gaps and deliver targeted quality training.
  • Turning quality data into concise reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Rapidly troubleshooting and closing out quality issues to keep production moving.
  • Maintaining awareness of the latest QC and fabrication best practices.
What experience do I need?
  • Quality control/assurance background or experience as a lead welder in fabrication.
  • Team leadership and people-development skills.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Competence using calipers, micrometers, and other precision gauges.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • High attention to detail and a drive for excellence.
When will I work?

1st Shift: Monday – Friday.

What skills should I already excel in?
  • Quality Inspection Experience
  • Quality Control Experience
  • Welding Setups for Production
  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Quality Control Data Analysis
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Calipers
  • Micrometers
What tools and systems are typical?
  • Measurement Gauges
  • Calipers and Micrometers
  • Quality Control Software
Anything else I should know?

This is a heavy structural QC position at a premier Louisville fabrication shop. More information will be given throughout the interview process.

Salary : $30 - $34

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