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

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

Job summary

Qualdoc is seeking a Structural Steel Quality Control Inspector to check welds, verify materials, and review fabrication drawings on the production floor in a non-climate-controlled shop. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specs.

This contract-to-hire position requires at least 2 years in structural steel fabrication, familiarity with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC, and the ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• Experience in quality inspection or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with inspection tools such as gauges and measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel parts, welds, and finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Ensure work meets project specs and industry standards (AWS D1.1/D1.5, AISC).
• Check incoming materials and welding consumables.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation.
• Use and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
• Assist with welder qualification tests and certification processes.
• Help train employees on welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain fabrication drawings and quality control records.
• Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues.
• Support process improvements and safety programs.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Quality inspection

Inspection standards familiarity

Read fabrication drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

Fillet weld gauges

V-WAC gauges

Squares

Tape measures

Inspection equipment

Job description

Qualdoc is seeking a Structural Steel Quality Control Inspector to check welds, verify materials, and review fabrication drawings on the production floor in a non-climate-controlled shop. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specs.

This contract-to-hire position requires at least 2 years in structural steel fabrication, familiarity with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC, and the ability to read drawings.