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 seeks a Senior Fabricator and Quality Control Inspector to lead complex fabrication projects and ensure dimensional accuracy.

You will interpret blueprints, operate advanced equipment, mentor teammates, and document non-conformances while upholding AWS and D1.1/D1.5 standards in our AISC-certified facility.

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.
• Inspect daily 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.

Skills

Expert fabrication

Blueprint interpretation

Independent execution

Tools

AWS D1.1/D1.5 welding standards

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.

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.