Quality Control Inspector

Novax Recruitment; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Control Inspector in Buffalo, NY for a hands-on role in structural steel and bridge fabrication. The position focuses on visual and dimensional inspections, weld assessment, and documentation.

You will collaborate with production teams to maintain strict quality standards and progress toward AWS CWI certification. The role emphasizes on-site work in a manufacturing environment, offering opportunities to develop your technical inspection skills and

Qualifications

• Certification in UT or VT and hands-on welding inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Willingness to progress toward 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 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.

Skills

UT/VT certification

Welding inspection

Read drawings

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

CWI pursuit

Job description

Quality Control Inspector (3704738) Buffalo, New York

Salary: USD25 - USD35 per hour

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.

Interested?

If you have experience in welding or fabrication inspection and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.