QC Inspector

Apache Fabricators; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Fabricators is seeking an experienced QC Inspector to support quality control activities across subsea equipment, skids, modules, and fabricated assemblies. The QC Inspector will perform inspections throughout the fabrication process to ensure compliance with project specs and engineering requirements.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in fabrication or manufacturing, strong knowledge of welding, dimensional inspections, and quality documentation, and a drive for accurate reporting and safe

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QC inspection experience in fabrication, manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial environments.
• Experience inspecting weldments, structural steel, skids, modules, piping, or fabricated assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, welding procedures, and dimensional inspections.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of welded components, assemblies and fit-up.
• Conduct dimensional inspections to verify drawings and tolerances.
• Interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld maps, and specifications.
• Verify material traceability and maintain inspection records.
• Ensure fabrication activities meet customer specs and quality requirements.
• Identify non-conforming conditions and assist in corrective actions.
• Coordinate with fabrication teams on quality concerns.
• Assist turnover packages, inspection reports, and quality documentation.
• Support customer inspections and third-party audits as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with safety policies.

Skills

QC inspection

Welding procedures

Dimensional inspections

Reading fabrication drawings

Documentation

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Apache Fabricators is seeking an experienced QC Inspector to support quality control activities related to the fabrication of subsea equipment, skids, modules, structural steel, and fabricated assemblies. The QC Inspector will be responsible for performing inspections throughout the fabrication process to ensure work meets project specifications, engineering requirements, and quality standards.

This position requires previous experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment with strong knowledge of welding, dimensional inspections, and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections of fabricated components, welds, assemblies, and fit-up.

Conduct dimensional inspections to verify conformance to drawings and tolerances.

Interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, weld maps, and project specifications.

Verify material traceability and maintain inspection records.

Ensure fabrication activities comply with customer specifications, quality requirements, and company procedures.

Identify and report non-conforming conditions and assist in corrective actions.

Coordinate with fabrication personnel, supervisors, and project teams regarding quality concerns.

Assist with turnover packages, inspection reports, and quality documentation.

Support customer inspections and third-party audits as required.

Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company safety policies.

Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of QC inspection experience in fabrication, manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial environments.

Experience inspecting weldments, structural steel, skids, modules, piping, or fabricated assemblies preferred.

Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and engineering specifications.

Knowledge of fabrication processes, welding procedures, and dimensional inspections.

Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Preferred Qualifications

CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) preferred but not required

Experience with subsea equipment, skid fabrication, or modular fabrication preferred

Familiarity with ISO quality systems is a plus