Steel Fabrication QC Inspector

Qualico Steel Company, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure fabricated structural steel meets drawings and specifications. You will perform dimensional inspections with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges and conduct 100% visual weld inspections within your bay.

The role emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, communication with production teams, and adherence to safety guidelines while supporting continuous improvement across multiple bays.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and weld symbols.
• Experience verifying tolerances and dimensional accuracy.
• Knowledge of welding inspection processes and industry codes.
• Strong communication and teamwork to coordinate with production teams.
• Attention to detail with comprehensive documentation of findings.
• Certification in welding inspection (e.g., CWI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform 100% dimensional inspections on steel components per blueprints and tolerances.
• Use precision tools to verify part fabrication against specifications.
• Record measurements, discrepancies and non-conformities; assist in corrective actions.
• Conduct 100% weld inspections for defects and conformance to welding specs.
• Document inspection results and prepare final inspection reports for each piece.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Welding inspection

Communication

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Tape measures

Welding inspection tools

Job description

Qualico Steel Company, Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure fabricated structural steel meets drawings and specifications. You will perform dimensional inspections with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges and conduct 100% visual weld inspections within your bay.

The role emphasizes accurate recordkeeping, communication with production teams, and adherence to safety guidelines while supporting continuous improvement across multiple bays.