Quality & Welding Inspector - Robotic Fabrication

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc.; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure structural steel fabrication and welding meet quality standards and AWS requirements throughout the manufacturing process.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, verify weld quality, and support production teams in maintaining compliance with QMS procedures. This role collaborates with production, welding, engineering, and quality leadership to drive continuous improvement, reduce rework, and ensure

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality control inspection experience in structural steel fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing.
• NDT certification or experience with NDT methods.
• AWS/AISC certifications are a plus; AWS CWI preferred or ability to obtain within six months.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical welding/fabrication training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of structural steel components, welds, assemblies, and fabricated materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, AWS standards, shop drawings, and company quality requirements.
• Inspect welding operations, including fit-up, weld profiles, weld size, weld continuity, and visual weld acceptance criteria.
• Verify fabrication dimensions, hole locations, material orientation, and assembly accuracy using inspection tools.
• Support quality oversight of robotic welding systems and automated fabrication equipment to ensure consistent weld quality.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming materials, welds, or fabrication issues requiring corrective action or rework.
• Coordinate with welders, fitters, operators, supervisors, and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and maintain production flow.
• Review and maintain inspection records, weld documentation, material traceability records, and quality reports in accordance with QMS procedures.
• Verify proper identification and traceability of steel materials, assemblies, and weldments throughout production.
• Monitor calibration status of inspection tools and quality equipment.
• Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives related to welding and fabrication quality.
• Assist with internal audits and support compliance with AWS, AISC, and company quality standards.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

NDT methods

Reading drawings

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

AWS CWI preferred

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure structural steel fabrication and welding meet quality standards and AWS requirements throughout the manufacturing process.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, verify weld quality, and support production teams in maintaining compliance with QMS procedures. This role collaborates with production, welding, engineering, and quality leadership to drive continuous improvement, reduce rework, and ensure