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

Lever, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Structural Steel QC Inspector for a contract-to-hire role on 1st shift. Starting pay is $31/hour, with higher depending on experience.

The role oversees quality throughout fabrication, performing dimensional, material, in-process, and final inspections, and collaborating with production teams to address quality concerns. Candidates with 3–5 years in structural steel layout/fabrication and the ability to read fabrication drawings are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of structural steel layout and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication and construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and quality standards.
• Understanding of welding and inspection requirements.
• AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 welding certification preferred.
• Senior-level structural steel fitter/fabricator experience may be considered in place of direct QC experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated structural steel throughout daily production.
• Verify materials, dimensions, layout, and part placement against shop drawings and specifications.
• Conduct both in-process and final quality inspections.
• Identify, document, and follow up on nonconforming work in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.5 requirements.
• Work directly with fabrication personnel to identify and correct quality issues.
• Support quality-control processes and continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in annual AISC quality-control audits.
• Help maintain consistent quality standards throughout fabrication.

Skills

Quality control

Reading blueprints

Inspection

Welding inspection knowledge

Education

AWS D1.1/D1.5 welding certification

Job description

Lever, Inc. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Structural Steel QC Inspector for a contract-to-hire role on 1st shift. Starting pay is $31/hour, with higher depending on experience.

The role oversees quality throughout fabrication, performing dimensional, material, in-process, and final inspections, and collaborating with production teams to address quality concerns. Candidates with 3–5 years in structural steel layout/fabrication and the ability to read fabrication drawings are encouraged.