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

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

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.