Quality Control Inspector

Cooper Steel; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Steel is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support field inspections and troubleshooting for quality issues on the job site. You will work with the self-perform crew to resolve problems and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities include conducting audits, maintaining records, coordinating third-party inspections, and managing electrodes and bolts. You will also perform Skidmore testing and document results while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in steel erection/welding or equivalent experience.
• OSHA 30 Hour certification required.
• Knowledge of AISC, AWS and RCSC codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety, quality and production as core priorities on the job site.
• Store and control welding electrodes following dry storage requirements.
• Manage bolt inventory and ensure availability for each job.
• Order electrodes and bolts based on job requirements.
• Conduct Skidmore testing to verify bolt performance and document results.
• Maintain accurate weld placement records across the site.
• Perform visual inspections and coordinate third-party inspections.
• Provide feedback to the self-perform team on quality and compliance.
• Develop relationships with third-party inspectors for smooth audits.
• Maintain inspection reports and ensure corrective actions when issues arise.
• Collaborate with the self-perform team to support project execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Good judgment

Education

OSHA 30 Hour

AISC AWS RCSC knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting and troubleshooting quality issues on the job site and working with the self-perform crew to resolve issues. This position is also responsible for completing audits and necessary paperwork to ensure compliance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote a strong culture and maintain Cooper Steel's core priorities: Safety, Quality, Production.
• Ensure the proper storage and control of welding electrodes, ensuring compliance with dry storage requirements.
• Manage bolt inventory and storage to ensure accurate receipt and availability of all required bolts for each job.
• Order electrodes and bolts based on job requirements.
• Conduct Skidmore testing to verify bolt performance prior to installation and document all test results.
• Maintain accurate records of weld placements across the job site.
• Perform visual inspections and coordinate third-party inspections.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the self-perform team regarding work quality and compliance.
• Create and maintain professional relationships with third-party inspectors.
• Maintain all inspection reports and ensure timely completion of corrective actions for any identified issues or rejections.
• Develop effective relationships with the self-perform team to support seamless project execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education And/ Or Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the steel erection/welding, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• OSHA 30 Hour
• Knowledge of AISC, AWS, RCSC codes and standards

Other Skills

Strong functional and technical skills; ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals; good judgment; strong attention to detail; ability to work effectively with others. While performing certain duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, twist, lift, pull, and reach. Use of hands for gripping and grasping required. Specific vision abilities are required. Lifting is required up to 75 lbs. Must be flexible in hours worked and willing to work overtime.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Position performs work in the field environment including job site conditions, varying terrain, weather conditions, ability to access multi-level structures, use of personal protective equipment, and machine/equipment use.