QC Weld Specialist – Structural Steel & Weld Quality

Vance Airscoop; Sauk City (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee discount

EAP

Company events

Job summary

Vance Airscoop in Sauk City, Wisconsin, seeks a Welder QC professional to oversee structural department welding projects and perform QC tasks including visual inspection, documentation, measurement, and non-conformance identification in alignment with standards.

The role requires reading weld symbols, performing visual and dimensional checks on fabricated steel, and ensuring compliance with AISC standards and project drawings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical degree in welding preferred.
• Prior experience in structural steel fabrication and coatings required.
• Proficient use of MS Office products to include Excel and Outlook; Tekla Fabsuite preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes, techniques, standards, and quality systems, with the ability to interpret complex blueprints and codes is essential.
• Metal materials methods a plus.
• Ability to understand and follow all McFarlane quality and safety procedures.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills to work well with others.
• Proven self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret weld symbols; follow weld marking requirements.
• Complete day-to-day QC activities and work assignments as communicated through management by conducting visual and dimensional checks on fabricated steel, to include welds, bolted connections, surface preparation, and materials.
• Ensure welds are of acceptable visual quality; inspect for proper size, length and quality according to contract and code compliance; ensure proper fit-up per contract and maintain code compliance.
• Ensure code compliance by verifying all relevant work conforms to AISC standards, project drawings, and other relevant specifications.
• Confirm quality standard testing and evaluation processes are adhered to and ensure quality structural steel fabrication is performed to applicable specifications and codes.
• Maintain quality control documentation such as checklists and logs.
• Support assessment of test results and accept recommended changes; pause production on individual items as needed.
• Learn full-pen welds.
• Operate overhead cranes.
• Use a torch, handheld plasma torch, carbon arc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Quality control

Blueprint interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree in welding preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Tekla Fabsuite

Job description

Vance Airscoop in Sauk City, Wisconsin, seeks a Welder QC professional to oversee structural department welding projects and perform QC tasks including visual inspection, documentation, measurement, and non-conformance identification in alignment with standards.

The role requires reading weld symbols, performing visual and dimensional checks on fabricated steel, and ensuring compliance with AISC standards and project drawings.