Field Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel

L-Con, Inc. - See Lexicon, Inc.; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexicon seeks a Quality Control Inspector at our Maintenance location to uphold the highest production standards and safety. You will verify adherence to shop drawings and AWS/AISC specifications, inspect structural connections, and perform site inspections, audits, and ongoing quality controls to protect the team and community.

Your duties include reviewing welding workmanship, ensuring compliance with AISC/AWS standards, and supporting safety initiatives across jobsites.

Qualifications

• High School education or the equivalent is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in construction industry and/or welding.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) may be required. Must be proficient in reading and interpreting structural steel drawings.
• You must have excellent communication skills.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel for plumb, level, and elevation per AISC Codes and Standards.
• Inspect welding and handling of welding materials for compliance with drawings and governing standards.
• Inspect bolted and/or riveted structural connections by fastening materials, faying surfaces, tension, etc.
• Assist in the inspection of materials received on the job site.
• Assist in the inspection of all phases of steel erection, equipment installation, etc.
• Perform on site internal audit to confirm, or establish compliance with AISC, AWS, and company QA/QC Manual.
• Ensure compliance of AISC and AWS Standards with company subcontractors.
• Work within guidelines provided in company QA/QC Manual and apply codes and standards offered by related governing bodies such as AISC and AWS.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.
• Perform non-essential functions as needed.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Communication skills

Education

High School education or the equivalent

Tools

CWI

Job description

Lexicon seeks a Quality Control Inspector at our Maintenance location to uphold the highest production standards and safety. You will verify adherence to shop drawings and AWS/AISC specifications, inspect structural connections, and perform site inspections, audits, and ongoing quality controls to protect the team and community.

Your duties include reviewing welding workmanship, ensuring compliance with AISC/AWS standards, and supporting safety initiatives across jobsites.