Quality Control Supervisor- Burnet, TX

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC in Burnet, TX, is seeking an experienced Quality Control Supervisor to oversee daily QC operations on the fabrication floor. You will supervise QC Leads and Technicians, coordinate inspections, maintain quality documentation, and ensure compliance throughout all production processes.

The ideal candidate has strong welding, fabrication, and leadership experience, with a track record of improving inspection processes and maintaining high quality standards in a busy shop

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, welding, fabrication in manufacturing.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, production prints, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards and applicable AISC quality requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• Safety compliance knowledge and manufacturing safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control inspections across welding, coating, saw shop, and final products.
• Ensure AWS D1.1 welding inspections meet standards and AISC Chapter N quality rules.
• Monitor quality throughout fabrication and initiate corrective actions.
• Maintain daily QC documentation and inspection reports.
• Coordinate with management to implement QC measures for projects.
• Supervise QC Leads and Technicians and manage scheduling.
• Provide training and feedback to the team.
• Support safety and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality control

Supervisory experience

Welding processes knowledge

Reading fabrication drawings

AWS D1.1 knowledge

ADP familiarity

Communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

Global Shop

ADP

Job description

Gibraltar is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Quality Control Supervisor to oversee daily quality control operations within our fabrication facility. This position is responsible for supervising QC Leads and Technicians, coordinating inspections, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance throughout all fabrication and production processes.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in welding, fabrication, quality control, and team leadership, along with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and maintain accurate quality documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Control & Compliance

• Oversee and conduct quality control inspections, including dimensional, visual, assembly, welding, coating, saw shop, shipping and receiving, and finished product inspections.
• Ensure welding inspections comply with AWS D1.1 standards and applicable AISC Chapter N quality requirements.
• Monitor quality standards throughout fabrication and production processes, identifying deficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
• Review and maintain accurate daily quality control documentation and inspection reports.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement quality control measures for current and upcoming projects.
• Ensure products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, and develop Quality Control Leads and Technicians across all departments.
• Coordinate daily QC schedules, assignments, and priorities with department leads.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and employee evaluations.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions, and employee separations in accordance with company policies.
• Review and approve employee timecards through ADP and manage time-off requests.
• Maintain open communication with production teams, department leads, and management regarding quality concerns, operational changes, and daily activities.
• Provide daily updates and reports to management regarding quality control activities and department performance.

Training & Process Improvement

• Train QC personnel on inspection procedures, quality standards, and proper documentation practices.
• Provide instruction on reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, production prints, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Train employees on the proper use of tape measures, micrometers, weld gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Ensure QC personnel understand AWS D1.1 visual welding inspection requirements and AISC Chapter N quality standards.
• Promote adherence to workplace safety regulations and company safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection processes, operational efficiency, and overall product quality.
• Utilize Global Shop and other company systems to support quality control operations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in quality control, welding, fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of welding processes, fabrication methods, and visual weld inspection techniques.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 welding standards and applicable AISC quality requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, production prints, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in using tape measures, micrometers, weld gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience completing, reviewing, and maintaining quality control documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and manufacturing safety protocols.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and within an active fabrication environment.
• Ability to effectively train, mentor, and evaluate employees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in structural steel fabrication or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Global Shop or comparable manufacturing management software.
• Experience using ADP or similar workforce management systems.
• Previous responsibility for implementing quality improvements and corrective actions.