Senior Steel Fabricator / Quality Control

Kinsley Steel, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Fabricator and Quality Control Inspector to lead complex fabrication projects, perform advanced layouts, and supervise specialty forming operations in our AISC certified facility.

You will weld in all positions to AWS D1.1 and D1.5, operate advanced fabrication equipment, design jigs, mentor fabricators, and document non-conformances to ensure dimensional accuracy. First- and second-shift positions are available; Kinsley Steel, Inc.

Qualifications

• Expert fabrication experience.
• Advanced blueprint interpretation and layout skills.
• Proven ability to independently execute complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex layouts and geometric calculations.
• Perform daily inspections of fabricated steel in our AISC certified facility
• Operate advanced fabrication equipment.
• Perform heat cambering, jacking, and specialty forming operations.
• Design and construct fabrication jigs and fixtures.
• Perform MIG, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW
• Weld in all positions to AWS D1.1. D1.5 standards. (1G, 2G, 3G, 6G)
• Perform advanced torch and plasma cutting operations
• Mentor fabricators and support process improvements.
• Address and document non-conformances for Structural Steel (D1.1/D1.5).
• Inspect fabricated material to ensure it meets the specifications outlined in the shop drawings. In addition to these responsibilities, you will play a key role in both in-process and final inspections, ensuring the dimensional layout and placement of parts meet our rigorous standards.

Skills

Fabrication

Blueprints

Independence

Job description

The Senior Fabricator and Quality Control Inspector is an expert craftsman responsible for complex fabrication projects, advanced layouts, specialty forming operations, and technical leadership.

Daily Responsibilities

• Perform complex layouts and geometric calculations.
• Perform daily inspections of fabricated steel in our AISC certified facility
• Operate advanced fabrication equipment.
• Perform heat cambering, jacking, and specialty forming operations.
• Design and construct fabrication jigs and fixtures.
• Perform MIG, FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, SAW
• Weld in all positions to AWS D1.1. D1.5 standards. (1G, 2G, 3G, 6G)
• Perform advance torch and plasma cutting operations
• Mentor fabricators and support process improvements.
• Address and document non-conformances for Structural Steel (D1.1/D1.5).
• Inspect fabricated material to ensure it meets the specifications outlined in the shop drawings. In addition to these responsibilities, you will play a key role in both in-process and final inspections, ensuring the dimensional layout and placement of parts meet our rigorous standards.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• Expert-level fabrication experience.
• Advanced blueprint interpretation and layout skills.
• Proven ability to independently execute complex projects

First- and second-shift positions are available.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.