The posting
Structural Steel Quality Assurance Inspector
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift Pay Rate: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
We are hiring a Quality Assurance Inspector to check structural steel products, welds, and coatings for compliance with project specifications, industry codes, and quality standards. This is a hands-on shop-floor role in a manufacturing facility with limited office work and varying temperatures.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect fabricated steel components, welds, coatings, incoming materials, parts, and consumables for quality and compliance.
- Apply AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable industry standards.
- Document inspections, identify materials, and maintain quality records, logs, and reports.
- Use, calibrate, and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
- Assist with welder qualification tests, certification activities, and training on welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
- Maintain drawing control and support other quality assurance processes.
- Work with production and management to address defects and resolve quality issues.
- Participate in continuous improvement, company training, and workplace safety initiatives.
Qualifications
- At least 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 tools, including fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauges, squares, tape measures, and other standard inspection equipment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Nondestructive testing experience, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Penetrant Testing (PT).
- Additional certifications in structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection.
- Experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
- Primarily works on the production floor with limited office time.
- Active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
- Requires standing, walking, and inspecting materials throughout the workday.
Opportunity
Join a fabrication team where you can contribute to product quality, support process improvements, and help maintain industry standards, with the potential for long-term employment.



