Quality Control Inspector

Novax Recruitment Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for a role focused on structural steel and bridge fabrication in New York. The position is full-time, permanent, and on-site, offering hands-on inspection with the potential to progress toward AWS CWI certification.

The ideal candidate will perform visual and dimensional inspections, review welding documentation, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on welding inspection experience
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and welding symbols
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills
• Willingness to develop towards AWS CWI certification

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of structural steel and fabricated components.
• Inspect welds, fit-ups and finished assemblies against drawings, specifications and welding standards.
• Review shop drawings, weld symbols and fabrication documentation.
• Identify defects, nonconformances and quality issues, working with production teams to resolve them.
• Use measuring tools, gauges and inspection equipment to verify fabrication accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality control documentation.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters, production supervisors and engineering teams to maintain quality standards.

Job description

Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel & Bridge Fabrication

Location: New York

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-Site

About the Opportunity

We are working with an established structural steel and bridge fabrication company seeking a Quality Control Inspector to join its growing quality team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on welding and fabrication inspection experience who wants to further develop their technical skills and progress towards becoming an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

The company is particularly interested in developing its own CWIs, making this a great opportunity for an inspector looking for long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of structural steel and fabricated components.
• Inspect welds, fit-ups and finished assemblies against drawings, specifications and applicable welding standards.
• Review shop drawings, weld symbols and fabrication documentation.
• Identify defects, nonconformances and quality issues, working with production teams to resolve them.
• Use measuring tools, gauges and inspection equipment to verify fabrication accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality control documentation.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters, production supervisors and engineering teams to maintain quality standards.

Requirements

• UT (Ultrasonic Testing) or VT (Visual Testing) certification.
• Hands‑on experience in welding inspection, fabrication quality control or a related inspection environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with welding inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation skills.
• Willingness to develop professionally and work towards AWS CWI certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel, bridge fabrication, heavy steel fabrication or similar industries.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards.
• Additional NDT experience, including MT, PT or RT.
• Experience using dimensional inspection tools and welding gauges.
• Previous experience working in a fabrication shop or heavy manufacturing environment.

An existing CWI certification is not required. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong inspection foundation and are motivated to progress towards this qualification.

Why Apply?

• Work on complex structural steel and bridge fabrication projects.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress towards CWI certification.
• Hands‑on position with direct involvement in fabrication quality.
• Collaborate with experienced production and engineering professionals.
• Build a long‑term career in structural steel quality control.