QC Inspector

Jgmusa; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision Dental

PTO Holidays

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

Referral Program

Training

Job summary

JGM seeks a dedicated QC Inspector to join our team in a fast-paced fabrication setting. You will inspect raw materials, in-process work, and finished products for conformance to shop drawings, specifications, and codes using precision measuring tools.

The ideal candidate has experience with welding symbols, blueprints, and various welding processes, and can document inspection activities, support audits, and maintain calibration records while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding symbols and diagrams, and inspection tools.
• Highly proficient in reading blueprints and other printed instructional material.
• Basic Math & Geometry/Trigonometry.
• Familiar with welding processes FCAW, SAW, GMAW, GTAW.
• Ability to perform and document inspection activities during fabrication and welding.
• Microsoft Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete layout inspections, measuring dimensions with precision instruments to ensure conformance to drawings and specs.
• Verify quality at all stages: incoming, in-process, and final products.
• Visually inspect welds, bolts, coatings, and assemblies; compare parts to detect variations and enforce standards.
• Interpret and apply shop drawings, ASTM codes, AISC standards, DOT requirements, and welding/bolting/painting codes.
• Maintain inspection records, defect lists, and calibration of measuring equipment; coordinate with departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support operator training on measurement and processes; assist with audits.
• Manage NDE training, testing, certification, and documentation; maintain CWI certification.
• Review and approve quality-related purchase orders, reports, and testing requirements.
• Assist in developing procedures, quality summaries, and corrective actions; enforce non-conformance protocols.
• Serve as liaison with outside inspectors; investigate shop/field errors and support resolutions.
• Perform other QA-related tasks as required.

Skills

Welding symbols & diagrams

Reading blueprints

Math & Geometry

Welding processes (FCAW SAW GMAW GTAW)

Documentation & records

NDE knowledge & calibration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

JGM is seeking a talented QC Inspector to join our growing team! The perfect candidate is a professional who thrives on tackling challenges in an exciting, fast-paced environment. This position will inspect raw materials, in-process work and finished products for conformance to shop drawings, specifications, and codes by performing the below duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complete layout inspections, measuring dimensions (length, height, angles, radii, etc.) using precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.) to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes.
• Verify quality at all stages: incoming materials, in-process work, and final products.
• Visually inspect parts, welds, bolts, coatings, and assemblies; compare pieces to detect variations; enforce standards and legal requirements.
• Interpret and apply shop drawings, specifications, ASTM codes, AISC standards, DOT requirements, and welding/bolting/painting codes.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, defect lists, and calibration of measuring equipment; coordinate with departments to resolve quality issues.
• Support operator training on measurement, visual acceptability, and processes; assist with internal and external audits.
• Manage NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) training, testing, certification, and documentation; maintain CWI certification.
• Review and approve quality-related purchase orders, reports, and testing requirements.
• Assist in developing procedures, quality summaries, and corrective actions; enforce non-conformance protocols.
• Serve as liaison with outside inspectors; investigate shop/field errors and support resolutions.
• Perform other QA-related tasks as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding symbols and diagrams, and inspection tools.
• Highly proficient in reading blueprints and other printed instructional material.
• Basic Math & Geometry/Trigonometry.
• Familiar with variety of weld processes: Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Sub Arc Welding (SAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and/or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Ability to perform and document inspection activities during fabrication and welding of structural piece members.
• Microsoft Office.
• CWI preferred.

• Self-motivated, collaborative team member.
• Safety focused. Operates equipment and champions safety initiatives.

Education

• High School Degree or GED Equivalent preferred
• Minimum of seven years related experience and/or training in steel fabrication; or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience in the steel fabrication industry or closely related fields.

Physical Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, regular lifting and carrying to move up to 50 lbs., talking, hearing, reaching, feeling, grasping, and push/pulling.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions/temperatures.
• Regular mental and visual attention much or all the time with manual coordination.
• General office environment conditions.
• Flexibility required to travel.

JGM offers a competitiv e wag e and benefit package:

• Participate in the company’s yearly performance bonus program

• Medical, Vision & Dental

• PTO & Holidays

• 401(k) + Matching

• Life Insurance

• Short/Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Referral Program

• Training and Further Education

This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is notall-inclusive.

JGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.