Structural Steel QC Inspector – 1st Shift (Contract-to-Hire)

Qualdoc; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a Structural Steel Quality Inspector for 1st shift on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on inspecting structural steel components, verifying welds, materials, coatings, and finishing per project specs and industry standards.

This shop-floor position operates in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will use QC tools, document results, support welder qualification, and contribute to continuous improvement while promoting safe work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of structural steel fabrication QC/inspection.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Proficient with inspection tools such as gauges, squares, tapes.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel components throughout fabrication process.
• Check welding, materials, and finished work against drawings and quality requirements.
• Verify compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Inspect incoming materials and welding consumables.
• Document inspection results and maintain QC records.
• Calibrate welding equipment and quality tools as needed.
• Support welder qualification activities.
• Maintain drawing control and QC processes.
• Promote safe work practices on-site.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Quality inspection

AWS standards

AISC standards

Reading drawings

QC tools

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

CWI certification

Tools

Fillet weld gauges

V-WAC gauges

Squares

Tape measures

Job description

Qualdoc is seeking a Structural Steel Quality Inspector for 1st shift on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on inspecting structural steel components, verifying welds, materials, coatings, and finishing per project specs and industry standards.

This shop-floor position operates in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will use QC tools, document results, support welder qualification, and contribute to continuous improvement while promoting safe work