Quality Control Assistant - Structural Steel Fabrication

Alamo-Structural-Steel,-LLC; Lacy Lakeview (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Structural Steel, LLC is seeking an Assistant Quality Control Inspector to ensure fabricated steel products meet project specs, codes, and company standards. You will work with shop personnel, welders, and field crews to verify quality throughout fabrication and before shipment.

Key duties include performing inspections, verifying dimensions, materials, and weld quality, maintaining records, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, welding, or quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes: fitting, welding, cutting, drilling, assembly.
• Knowledge of AWS welding symbols and inspection requirements.
• Proficient with tape measures, levels, squares, and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated structural and miscellaneous steel components.
• Verify dimensions, hole locations, fit-up, weld quality, camber, and assembly accuracy against final fabrication drawings.
• Ensure materials match fabrication drawings, material test reports (MTRs), and project specifications.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage, correct grade, and compliance with purchase orders.
• Conduct visual weld inspections in accordance with applicable AWS standards.
• Verify proper weld sizes, lengths, locations, and welding procedures are being followed.
• Ensure fabricated assemblies meet customer and contract requirements before shipment.
• Maintain quality inspection records and reports.
• Track and document non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Create punch lists and coordinate corrective actions with production personnel.
• Review shop drawings, specifications for quality requirements.
• Maintain weld logs, inspection reports, calibration records, and material traceability documentation.
• Assist with customer audits and third-party inspections.
• Identify quality concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with fabrication leads to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Monitor recurring defects and implement preventative measures.
• Assist in developing and updating quality control procedures and checklists.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the shop.
• Participate in safety meetings and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Inspection

Reading shop drawings

AWS welding symbols

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Tape measures

Levels

Squares

Inspection tools

Job description

Alamo Structural Steel, LLC is seeking an Assistant Quality Control Inspector to ensure fabricated steel products meet project specs, codes, and company standards. You will work with shop personnel, welders, and field crews to verify quality throughout fabrication and before shipment.

Key duties include performing inspections, verifying dimensions, materials, and weld quality, maintaining records, and supporting audits.