Structural Steel QC Inspector — Path to AWS CWI

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd in New York is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for structural steel and bridge fabrication. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, review drawings, and support welding quality on active shop floors.

This hands-on role offers career progression toward AWS CWI certification, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and a pathway to long-term growth in structural steel quality control.

Qualifications

• Certification in UT or VT required.
• Hands-on experience in welding inspection or fabrication quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Familiarity with welding inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Willingness to develop professionally toward AWS CWI certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of structural steel and fabricated components.
• Inspect welds, fit-ups and finished assemblies against drawings, specifications and applicable welding standards.
• Review shop drawings, weld symbols and fabrication documentation.
• Identify defects, nonconformances and quality issues, working with production teams to resolve them.
• Use measuring tools, gauges and inspection equipment to verify fabrication accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality control documentation.
• Collaborate with welders, fitters, production supervisors and engineering teams to maintain quality standards.

Skills

Welding inspection

Fabrication quality control

Technical drawings interpretation

Documentation skills

CWI pathway awareness

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd in New York is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for structural steel and bridge fabrication. You will perform visual and dimensional inspections, review drawings, and support welding quality on active shop floors.

This hands-on role offers career progression toward AWS CWI certification, collaboration with engineering and production teams, and a pathway to long-term growth in structural steel quality control.