Level I Quality Control Inspector

PMQ Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

PMQ Services, LLC is seeking a Level I Quality Control Inspector for its Charlotte, NC area construction projects. The role focuses on ensuring reinforcing steel fabrication meets customer specifications, drawings, and quality standards.

You will perform dimensional and visual inspections across the fabrication process to verify accuracy before shipment. The inspector will work closely with production personnel, document results, and ensure traceability of materials and calibrations.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within a fabrication, manufacturing, or steel production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection tools listed: tape measures, protractors, carpenter squares, radius templates, thread gauges, Go/No-Go gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately record inspection data and maintain material traceability.
• Effective communication skills with production personnel to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rebar bends, angles, and radii for compliance with drawings and specs.
• Verify heat numbers and material traceability.
• Perform in-process inspections on the shop floor before production completes.
• Document inspection results and report nonconforming materials to production and management.
• Maintain calibration awareness and proper care of inspection equipment.
• Work with production to resolve quality concerns and maintain schedules.
• Ensure inspections meet company quality standards and applicable industry requirements.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Read fabrication drawings

Attention to detail

Data recording and traceability

Communication with production

Tools

Tape measures

Protractors

Carpenter squares

Radius templates

Thread gauges

Go/No-Go gauges

Job description

Level I Quality Control Inspector – Construction, Charlotte, North Carolina – Contract, July 8, 2026

Quality Control Inspector, Rebar Fabrication Shop

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring fabricated reinforcing steel meets customer specifications, shop drawings, and applicable quality standards. The position performs dimensional and visual inspections throughout the fabrication process to verify accuracy before material is released for shipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect rebar bends, bend angles, and radii to ensure compliance with shop drawings and project specifications.
• Verify shear cut lengths using precision measuring tools.
• Transfer and verify heat numbers to maintain material traceability throughout the fabrication process.
• Perform in-process inspections on the shop floor to identify and correct quality issues before production is completed.
• Use tape measures, protractors, carpenter squares, and radius templates to verify dimensions and fabrication accuracy.
• Inspect threaded rebar using thread gauges and Go/No-Go (Min/Max) gauges to ensure thread quality and proper fit.
• Accurately document inspection results and report nonconforming materials to production and management.
• Work closely with production personnel to resolve quality concerns while maintaining production schedules.
• Ensure all inspections are performed in accordance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.
• Maintain calibration awareness and proper care of inspection equipment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within a fabrication, manufacturing, or steel production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of precision measuring and inspection tools, including:
  • Tape measures
  • Protractors
  • Carpenter squares
  • Radius templates
  • Thread gauges
  • Go/No-Go (Min/Max) gauges
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately record inspection data and maintain material traceability.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with production personnel to resolve quality issues.