Quality Technician - Structural Steel & Welding

System One, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to support a structural steel fabrication facility in the St. Louis, MO area. The role focuses on quality assurance, welding quality, NDE oversight, and interface with engineering, construction, and clients.

You will implement QA/QC programs, manage NCRs, write WPS/PQRs, certify welders, and participate in vendor surveillance and third‑party inspections. Travel across North America as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 3 years of field quality experience.
• ASNT Level I certification preferred.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector preferred.
• CWB Certified Welding Inspector/Supervisor preferred.
• NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level I preferred.
• USACE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with engineering, construction, management, clients, and inspectors on quality and welding concerns.
• Utilize quality programs including AISC to monitor project quality.
• Implement QA/QC programs and review quality requirements from owners, manufacturers, and engineers.
• Manage quality document submittals, including inspections, reports, and project‑specific quality documents.
• Support vendor surveillance activities and arrange third‑party inspections such as bolting, welding, and nondestructive testing.
• Develop and implement electronic welding procedures per AWS codes, including writing WPSs, PQRs, and welder certifications.
• Certify welders according to AWS and CWB codes, maintaining their certifications and welder continuity programs.
• Perform inspections/testing within expertise, including bolt testing of permanently installed bolts.
• Interface with clients through surveys at project start, during, and at project completion.
• Document inspections and quality control activities, and write weekly Toolbox Talks.
• Manage the Non‑Conformance Report (NCR) program and lead investigations.
• Oversee calibration of equipment and perform weekly quality audits.
• Assist with internal audits and maintain quality manuals, forms, and procedures.
• Interact regularly with shop floor operations to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Travel across North America for meetings, site visits, and client interactions as needed.
• Exhibit reliable attendance and support project and office obligations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

ASNT Level I certification

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

CWB Certified Welding Inspector/Supervisor

NACE Certified Coating Inspector Level I

USACE certifications

Job description

System One, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to support a structural steel fabrication facility in the St. Louis, MO area. The role focuses on quality assurance, welding quality, NDE oversight, and interface with engineering, construction, and clients.

You will implement QA/QC programs, manage NCRs, write WPS/PQRs, certify welders, and participate in vendor surveillance and third‑party inspections. Travel across North America as needed.