Structural Steel QC Inspector - 1st Shift

Socket.dev; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Structural Steel Quality Technician for a contract-to-hire role on 1st shift. Starting pay is $32.00/hour, with higher pay possible based on experience.

This hands-on shop-floor position monitors workmanship, materials, welding, and coatings to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards. You will inspect components, verify adherence to AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards, read fabrication drawings, and record results while supporting welder

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Experience with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel and fabricated components for quality and specification compliance.
• Verify work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Check incoming materials, parts, and consumables for conformance.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documents and logs.
• Use and maintain inspection equipment and welding-related tools.
• Calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection tools as needed.
• Assist with welder qualification testing and certification.
• Support training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain drawing control and other quality processes.
• Work with production and management to identify and correct quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training activities.
• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading fabrication drawings

Quality control mindset

Safety awareness

Tools

Fillet weld gauges

V-WAC gauges

Squares

Tape measures

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Structural Steel Quality Technician for a contract-to-hire role on 1st shift. Starting pay is $32.00/hour, with higher pay possible based on experience.

This hands-on shop-floor position monitors workmanship, materials, welding, and coatings to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards. You will inspect components, verify adherence to AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards, read fabrication drawings, and record results while supporting welder