QC Inspector

Schuff Steel; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a QC Inspector to inspect welds and dimensional accuracy of shop fabrication, ensuring compliance with contract drawings and codes.

You will record inspection data, identify drawing discrepancies, and coordinate with foremen and customer inspectors to resolve quality issues and prevent rework.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with related experience.
• Relevant training or certifications in welding inspection preferred.
• Experience reading structural drawings and codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection of shop fabrication, including final welds and paint inspections.
• Ensure materials conform to drawings, standards, specifications and codes; record inspection data.
• Identify and remedy drawing discrepancies with detailers.
• Coordinate with customers' inspectors during inspection phases.
• Inform foremen of defects in fabrication.
• Assist shop personnel with interpretation of codes, drawings and specs.

Skills

Dimensional tolerances

Blueprint reading

Inspection methods

Codes & standards knowledge

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational training substitute

CAWI/CWI/SCWI/CWB preferred

Tools

Tape measure

Weld gauges

Level

Square

Flashlight

Job description

Our Employee Value Proposition

Critical to the production process, the QC Inspector inspects and ensures the quality of welds and dimensional accuracy of work performed by production staff. The QC Inspector uses a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of codes and standards to verify that the final product is free of defects and meets the requirements of the contract documents. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core responsibility satisfactorily.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform a dimensional and visual inspection of shop fabrication, which includes final paint inspections, weld preparations and final welds.
• Responsible for fabricated materials conforming to drawings, shop standards, specifications and applicable codes. - - Record and maintain in-process and final inspection records for quality assurance and production control.
• Identify and remedy drawing discrepancies with detailers.
• Coordinates with customers' inspectors during inspection phases.
• Inform foremen of defects in fabrication.
• Assists shop personnel with the interpretation of codes, drawings and specifications

Education/Training - Work Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience.

• Completion of a verifiable vocational or training program may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Current or prior CAWI, AWS-CWI, SCWI, or CWB in accordance with CSA W178.2 preferred or an individual with training or experience or both in metals fabrication, inspection and testing who is competent to perform the work.

Specialized Knowledge – Certificates & Licenses

Required

As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. Specialized Knowledge is also required in the following areas:

• Knowledgeable of dimensional tolerances in accordance with the AISC Code of Standard Practice and AWS Structural Welding Codes.
• Knowledgeable in requirements for inspection of high‑strength bolted connections in accordance with RCSC.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as Structural Steel Blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Equipment/Tools Knowledge & Skills: may include but not limited to a Tape measure, weld gauges, level, square, & flashlight.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certificates, Licences, Registrations: AWS-CWI preferred. Knowledge of AWS and AISC codes applicable to steel fabrication and erection. Demonstrated knowledge of various methods of weld testing procedures.

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