Senior Steel Fabricator / Quality Control

Kinsleysteel; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kinsley Steel, Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Fabricator and Quality Control Inspector to lead complex fabrication projects and rigorous quality checks in our on-site shop.

You will perform advanced layouts, blueprint interpretation, and operate precision equipment while mentoring fabricators and ensuring compliance with AWS and D1.1/D1.5 standards.

Qualifications

• Expert-level 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 experience

Blueprint interpretation

Independent project execution

Tools

MIG welding

FCAW welding

SMAW welding

GTAW welding

SAW welding

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.