NDT Inspector - Heavy Steel Fabrication QC (Day/Night)

Air Comfort, Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Steward Machine Company in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an Inspector to ensure machined and fabricated weldments meet contract specifications and quality standards. You will read blueprints, verify materials per plans, and coordinate with production to maintain on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires accuracy, strong math skills, and experience with precision measuring tools. Physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential in a heavy fabrication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of technical school or five years of experience in heavy steel fabrication preferred.
• Experience inspecting fabricated weldments and working in heavy construction machining or related industries.
• Experience with nondestructive testing (NDT) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical documents, and manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in basic math, including fractions, decimals, and trigonometry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with management and co-workers.
• Physical dexterity, strength, and stamina to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in various plant conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined and fabricated weldments to ensure conformance to contract specifications.
• Verify that vendor-supplied parts and materials meet required plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely inspection at designated hold points, supporting efficient workflow.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications to determine material, surface, dimensional, and NDT requirements.
• Measure dimensions such as length, height, diameter, and distance using precision instruments; experience with portable measuring equipment (e.g., FARO, Creaform, Keyence) is a plus.
• Locate reference points and measure angles, arcs, and radii on parts.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, welding logs, and dimensional inspection reports for components and assemblies.
• Conduct inspections on first-run, in-process, and final fabricated parts and assemblies.
• Set up and test equipment to ensure measurement accuracy.
• Test hardness of workpiece surfaces using appropriate testing machines.
• Maintain calibration records for welding machines and inspection gauges.
• Prepare and maintain welder continuity logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quality and production goals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

NDT knowledge

Precision measurement

Math skills

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical schooling (1 year)

Tools

FARO

Creaform

Keyence

Job description

Steward Machine Company in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking an Inspector to ensure machined and fabricated weldments meet contract specifications and quality standards. You will read blueprints, verify materials per plans, and coordinate with production to maintain on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires accuracy, strong math skills, and experience with precision measuring tools. Physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are essential in a heavy fabrication