Precision QC Inspector – Welds, Pipe & Fabrication

Republic Industrial Operations; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Benefits may be available

Long-term quality control opportunity

Professional development potential

Job summary

Republic Industrial Operations is seeking a Quality Technician / QC Inspector to support fabrication, welding, pipe and structural work in a busy industrial shop in Fort Worth, Texas. The role focuses on inspecting fabricated components, verifying dimensions, and maintaining quality documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, apply GD&T, and effectively communicate findings with production teams.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and shop documentation.
• Understand GD&T principles and apply to inspections.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated materials and components.
• Verify dimensions using precision tools.
• Inspect parts against drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and work specs.
• Conduct visual inspection of welds, assemblies, pipes, and structural components.
• Maintain inspection reports and traceability records; support NCRs.
• Assist with corrective actions, audits, calibration control, and process improvement.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors and shop leadership.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Root cause analysis

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Tape measures

Job description

Republic Industrial Operations is seeking a Quality Technician / QC Inspector to support fabrication, welding, pipe and structural work in a busy industrial shop in Fort Worth, Texas. The role focuses on inspecting fabricated components, verifying dimensions, and maintaining quality documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, apply GD&T, and effectively communicate findings with production teams.