QC Inspector

Nextlevelsteel; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Competitive pay

Job summary

Next Level Steel is seeking a hands-on Quality Control Inspector for our fabrication shop. In this full-time role, you will uphold quality and craftsmanship by verifying drawings, codes and our high standards across structural steel fabrication and welding.

You’ll work closely with production teams to ensure accuracy and timely inspections in a fast-paced environment. You will document results, manage NCRs, and support audits while maintaining detailed QA records and ensuring safety procedures

Qualifications

• Read and interpret structural steel drawings and weld symbols.
• Inspect fabrication, welds, tolerances and assembly per specs.
• Maintain inspection documentation and NCRs accurately.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and AISC standards.
• Proficiency with Tekla or similar inspection software.
• Consent to lift up to 75 lbs and work in a fast-paced shop.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of structural steel fabrication and welds in a shop environment.
• Verify material identification and traceability against MTRs.
• Inspect fit-up, welding, holes sizes, edge conditions and tolerances.
• Ensure welding complies with WPSs and welder qualifications.
• Document inspection results and initiate NCRs as needed.
• Coordinate inspections with production staff, shop supervision and third‑party inspectors.
• Maintain QA records and support internal/external audits.
• Enforce inspection hold points and quality procedures throughout fabrication.

Skills

Read structural drawings

Weld inspection

Documentation & NCRs

Communication

Quality control in shop

Tools

Tekla

Inspection software

Job description

We Exist To Take People, Experience & Innovation To The Next Level; And We Do This By Living Our Values:

Attitude: We have an optimistic can-do approach to everything we do.

Uncommon Solutions: Creativity and problem-solving are in our nature.

Alliance: We look out for the best interest of our clients, vendors and employees

Precision: Accuracy is the standard. Quality is non-negotiable.

Ownership: Deliberate in action, committed to results.

At Next Level Steel, you’ll be part of a team that values accountability, supports growth, and is committed to building something that lasts.

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to join our fabrication shop team. In this full-time role, you’ll help uphold the quality and craftsmanship behind every project by ensuring structural steel fabrication and welding work meet technical drawings, applicable codes, and our high standards. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working closely with production teams, and want to make a direct impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-process and final visual inspections of structural steel fabrication and welds in a shop environment.
• Verify material identification, heat numbers, and traceability against Mill Test Reports (MTRs).
• Inspect assembly fit-up, welding, bolting, hole sizes, edge conditions, and dimensional tolerances to ensure product quality and code compliance.
• Ensure all welding operations are performed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and that welders hold the proper qualifications.
• Confirm proper joint preparation prior to welding to avoid any defects.
• Document inspection results comprehensively, including noting any necessary repairs and re-inspections.
• Initiate and meticulously track Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) when discrepancies are identified.
• Coordinate inspections smoothly with production staff, shop supervision, and third-party inspectors to ensure effective workflow management.
• Maintain detailed inspection and quality assurance records in alignment with both project specifications and company requirements.
• Support and participate in both internal and external audits, ensuring all quality documentation is readily available and complete.
• Enforce strict adherence to established inspection hold points and quality procedures throughout the fabrication process.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in inspection within a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply structural steel drawings, shop drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Familiarity and working knowledge of industry standards, including AWS D1.1 and AISC requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and robust documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills, capable of clearly articulating inspection findings with both shop personnel and management teams.
• Proficiency in using software tools such as Tekla or other inspection software for documentation and tracking.
• Preferred certifications include AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and NDT certifications (VT required; UT, MT, PT a plus).
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, twist, crouch, kneel and inspect components for extended periods. Must be able to lift and carry inspection tools and materials as needed.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols, with PPE (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots with metatarsal guards, hearing protection) required at all times in the shop environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

We offer competitive pay, a strong benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement options, and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

We are a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Next Level Steel is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.