Fabrication Quality Inspector

American Bridge Co.; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

American Bridge Company is seeking a Fabrication Quality Inspector to monitor in-process and final inspections of structural steel assemblies at our Coraopolis, PA facility. This hourly, full-time role requires adherence to approved drawings, project specs, and ABM's Quality Management System.

You will verify welding procedures, material traceability, and fabrication documentation, participate in internal and customer audits, and promote safe, quality-focused manufacturing practices in a busy

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, quality control, quality assurance, or related industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, structural steel shop drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Strong documentation skills and detail orientation.
• Understanding of structural steel fabrication processes and shop practices.
• Ability to evaluate fabrication work independently and make quality-related decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of structural steel assemblies, weldments, and fabricated components.
• Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, customer specifications, contract requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using measuring instruments, including tape measures, calipers, squares, and levels.
• Inspect fit-up, material preparation, welding, bolting, and fabrication activities across the manufacturing process.
• Review and verify material traceability, mill test reports, and fabrication documentation.
• Monitor conformance to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and welding codes.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify, document, and track nonconforming materials and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors and project teams.
• Participate in internal audits, customer inspections, and third-party audits.

Skills

Reading drawings

Inspection procedures

Attention to detail

Quality control

Communication skills

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares

Levels

Inspection tools

Job description

American Bridge Company

FABRICATION QUALITY INSPECTOR

Coraopolis, PA - Full Time

Summary

This is an hourly-rated position at the American Bridge Manufacturing (ABM) facility, with typical shift hours of Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. ABM is an AISC Certified Fabricator that supports heavy civil construction projects for the Southland Holdings family of companies, including American Bridge Company. The Fabrication Quality Inspector is responsible for monitoring and verifying that fabricated structural steel products meet project specifications, quality requirements, applicable industry codes, and ABM's Quality Management System. This role works closely with fabrication personnel, project management, and customers to ensure that all products are produced safely, accurately, and in accordance with contract requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of structural steel assemblies, weldments, and fabricated components.
• Verify compliance with approved shop drawings, customer specifications, contract requirements, and applicable industry codes.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using measuring instruments, including tape measures, calipers, squares, levels, and other inspection tools.
• Inspect fit-up, material preparation, welding, bolting, and fabrication activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Review and verify material traceability, mill test reports, and fabrication documentation.
• Monitor conformance to approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and applicable welding codes.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records in accordance with ABM's Quality ManagementSystem
• Identify, document, and track nonconforming materials, workmanship issues, and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality concerns to supervisors, production personnel, and project teams.
• Participate in internal audits, customer inspections, and third-party audits as required.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with AISC certification requirements.
• Conduct pre-shift safety inspections of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Promote safe work practices and support ABM's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 3–5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, quality control, quality assurance, or related industrial manufacturing.
• Can read and interpret fabrication drawings, structural steel shop drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Is detail-oriented and highly organized with strong documentation skills.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of structural steel fabrication processes and common shop practices.
• Can independently evaluate fabrication work and make sound quality-related decisions.
• Is safety-oriented and exhibits safe work habits.
• Has strong communication skills and can effectively work with shop personnel, supervisors, customers, and inspectors.
• Working for American Bridge Manufacturing
• The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a drug-free environment and agree to a post-offer drug test.
• The candidate must be willing to work safely and keep OSHA recordable incidents to a minimum.
• The candidate must possess a professional attitude and be committed to supporting our customers' quality expectations and project requirements.
• The candidate must be willing to work collaboratively with fabrication, welding, and project management personnel to achieve production and quality objectives.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• Experience working within an AISC Certified Fabricator environment preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code required.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code preferred.
• Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certifications and/or experience are a plus.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day, Monday through Friday.
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Essential Duties.
• Frequently access fabrication areas, work platforms, ladders, and elevated work locations.
• Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required to operate measuring instruments, computers, cameras, and
• inspection tools.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform dimensional inspections, verify weld quality, and review
• fabrication details..

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily indoors in a structural steel fabrication facility.
• Work environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise, dust, welding operations, and industrial activity commonly associated with steel fabrication.
• Employees regularly work near heavy equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, and moving machinery.
• Employees must maintain constant awareness of multiple concurrent fabrication activities occurring throughout the facility.
• Work may involve exposure to substances commonly found in fabrication shops, including cutting oils, grease, steel filings, welding fumes, paints, propane, diesel fuel, and hydraulic fluids.
• ABM is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

EOE Statement

American Bridge Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection is based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. American Bridge does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, Veteran status or any other characteristics