QC Inspector (multiple shifts)

SC Steel; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Steel, LLC is seeking a QC Inspector to perform dimensional checks on structural pieces, verify welds and coatings, and ensure compliance with shop drawings. The role requires independence, attention to safety, and adherence to AWS D1.1 standards.

Responsibilities include inspecting welds, materials, and finishes; maintaining inspection records; and supporting timely deliveries across shifts. This position emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Understanding weld symbols.
• Ability to read structural fabrication drawings.
• Ability to interpret codes of standard practice.
• Mathematics including geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to plan sequences of set-ups and operations within standard methods.
• Adheres to company values.

Responsibilities

• Safety: strive for zero accidents and operate safely per SC Steel policies.
• Quality: inspect fabricated pieces, welds, surface prep and paint to ensure top quality.
• Schedule: complete inspections efficiently to avoid delaying customer deliveries.
• Efficiency: minimize inspection costs by using time and tools effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Verify shape, size, holes, and conformance to drawings.
• Create weld symbols on all pieces for welders.
• Generate inspection records.
• Visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1.

Skills

Weld symbols understanding

Read drawings

Interpret codes

Math skills

Decision making

Adherence to company values

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Combination square

Speed square

Framing square

Bevel square

Magnetic level

Magnets

Chalk line

Weld gauges

Job description

About the Company

SC Steel, LLC was established January 2, 2018, as a subsidiary of FabSouth and acquired the assets of SMI-Owen Steel Company, Inc. on April 1, 2018. SMI-Owen Steel Company had owned the business since 1994 when they acquired it from South Carolina Steel Company. The Upstate South Carolina facility has been in operation at this location since 1952.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented QC Inspector that is highly proficient and independent, working to achieve goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This team member will perform dimensional checks on all structural pieces to verify that shape, size, fit up, hole location, surface finish, and coatings are in accordance to shop provided detail drawings. This team member will also perform weld inspection in accordance to AWS D1.1.

Knowledge of Structural Steel codes (AWS D1.1, AWS D1.8, AISC) and experience inspecting structural steel is a must.

We are currently hiring for multiple shifts:

Day Shift, Monday-Thursday 6:00AM to 6:00PM

Night Shift, Monday-Thursday 6:00PM to 6:00AM

Weekend Shift, Sunday, Friday, and Saturday 6:00AM to 6:30PM

This position is eligible for an additional shift premium for night shift and weekend shift

Roles and Responsibilities

• Safety – Achieve the goal of zero accidents by using all protective equipment assigned and operating in a safe manner per SC Steel Structural policies. Suggest ideas to improve safety. Report immediately all accidents and cooperate fully with all accident investigations.
• Quality – Inspect fabricated pieces, welds, surface preparation and paint to ensure that the customer is receiving a top quality product that will earn the company the reputation of “Best in the Business”.
• Schedule – Perform inspections in an expedient and efficient manner to ensure that QC does not affect delivery dates promised to customers.
• Efficiency – Minimize Inspection costs by using time, and inspection tools effectively. Suggest ways to reduce costs and optimize efficiency.
• Other Duties – as assigned
• Specific Tasks
  • Verify shape, size, holes and all detail parts conform to the detail drawings.
  • Make weld symbols on all pieces for welders.
  • Generate records of all inspections.
  • Visual Inspect welds per AWS D1.1

Skills & Knowledge

• A complete understanding of weld symbols.
• Ability to read and interpret Structural fabrication drawings.
• Ability to interpret and apply various codes of standard practice.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of planes, solid geometry, trigonometry, and fractional mathematics.
• Use of judgement to plan, perform, and make decisions as to the sequences of set-ups, operations, and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods and procedures.
• Agrees with and subscribes to company values.

General Tools Required

• Tape Measures – 12ft-30ft, 50ft, 100ft
• Combination Square, speed square, framing square, bevel square
• Magnetic level (6”)
• Small magnets to hold tape measure
• Chalk line, roll of string
• Weld gages

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Expectations

Safety – Our basic philosophy is to not take chances – “No amount of personal risk is worth any amount of production.”

Quality – Focus on identifying root causes of malfunctions/breakages and put in place repairs that will eliminate recurrence.

Communication – Interface with supervisors and plant management to identify issues and report on successful completion of tasks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SC Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.