Structural Steel QC Inspector

Qualdoc; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to verify that steel components, welds, materials, and coatings meet required specifications. This is a hands-on shop role on the production floor with standing and inspection duties in a non-climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include inspecting fabrications to drawings, confirming AWS D1.1/D1.5 and AISC standards, and maintaining inspection records.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel parts and completed fabrications for accuracy and compliance.
• Review work against project drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.
• Verify fabrication and welding meet AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.
• Check incoming steel, materials, parts, and consumables for proper condition and conformance.
• Mark and document inspected materials according to established procedures.
• Maintain inspection reports, quality logs, and other required documentation.
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection instruments.
• Assist with welder qualification testing and certification.
• Support training related to welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain drawing control and assist with other quality-control processes.
• Work with production and management to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and company training activities.
• Promote safe work practices and support workplace safety programs.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Quality control

Inspection

Reading fabrication drawings

AWS D1.1 knowledge

Tools

Fillet weld gauges

V-WAC gauges

Squares

Tape measures

Job description

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Pay: Up to $32/hour, depending on experience

Position Summary

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to help verify that steel components, welds, materials, and coatings meet required specifications and industry standards. This is a hands-on shop position with most of the work performed on the production floor. The role involves regular standing, walking, and inspection work in a manufacturing environment that may have varying temperatures and limited office time.

What You'll Do

• Inspect structural steel parts and completed fabrications for accuracy and compliance
• Review work against project drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements
• Verify fabrication and welding meet AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards
• Check incoming steel, materials, parts, and consumables for proper condition and conformance
• Mark and document inspected materials according to established procedures
• Maintain inspection reports, quality logs, and other required documentation
• Maintain and calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection instruments
• Assist with welder qualification testing and certification
• Support training related to welding, fitting, and quality requirements
• Maintain drawing control and assist with other quality-control processes
• Work with production and management to investigate and resolve quality issues
• Participate in continuous improvement and company training activities
• Promote safe work practices and support workplace safety programs

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience
• Previous experience in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
• Experience using inspection equipment such as:
  • Fillet weld gauges
  • V-WAC gauges
  • Squares
  • Tape measures
  • Other standard quality inspection tools
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience with nondestructive testing, including:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Additional certifications involving structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection
• Previous experience working in a steel manufacturing or fabrication facility

Work Environment

• Primarily performed on the production floor with limited office work
• Active structural steel manufacturing environment
• Non-climate-controlled facility
• Requires extended periods of standing and walking while inspecting materials and fabrication work

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.