Structural Steel QC Inspector – Welding & Fabrication

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc.; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure structural steel fabrication and welding meet quality standards.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, verify weld quality, and support production teams in maintaining compliance across fabrication, welding, and material traceability. The role requires 3+ years in QC inspections, knowledge of AWS/AISC standards, and experience with robotic welding systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality control inspection experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• AWS/CWI certifications preferred or able to obtain within 6 months.
• NDT certification or experience with NDT methods.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in welding, fabrication, or quality inspection preferred.
• Experience reading structural steel drawings, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, inspection documents, and specifications.
• Familiarity with AWS welding standards, AISC fabrication requirements, and structural steel quality practices.
• Experience supporting robotic welding systems or automated fabrication equipment.
• Working knowledge of material traceability, weld documentation, and QMS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of structural steel components, weldments, assemblies, and fabricated materials to ensure compliance with project specifications, AWS standards, shop drawings, and company quality requirements.
• Inspect welding operations including fit-up, weld profiles, weld size, weld continuity, and visual weld acceptance criteria.
• Verify fabrication dimensions, hole locations, material orientation, and assembly accuracy using tape measures, squares, calipers, and other inspection tools.
• Support quality oversight of robotic welding systems and automated fabrication equipment to ensure consistent weld quality and production standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate non-conforming materials, welds, or fabrication issues requiring corrective action or rework.
• Coordinate with welders, fitters, operators, supervisors, and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and maintain production flow.
• Review and maintain inspection records, weld documentation, material traceability records, and quality reports in accordance with QMS procedures.
• Verify proper identification and traceability of steel materials, assemblies, and weldments throughout production.
• Confirm received materials meet procurement specifications and validate mill certifications and heat number traceability requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections and support layout verification throughout fabrication and assembly processes.
• Support non-destructive testing (NDT) activities and coordinate additional testing requirements when necessary.
• Ensure current drawings, revisions, weld maps, and work instructions are available and utilized on the production floor.
• Monitor calibration status of inspection tools and quality equipment.
• Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives related to welding and fabrication quality.
• Assist with internal audits and support compliance with AWS, AISC, and company quality standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Welding knowledge

Education

AWS CWI certification preferred

Tools

NDT equipment

Job description

Allied Steel Buildings, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to ensure structural steel fabrication and welding meet quality standards.

You will perform in-process and final inspections, verify weld quality, and support production teams in maintaining compliance across fabrication, welding, and material traceability. The role requires 3+ years in QC inspections, knowledge of AWS/AISC standards, and experience with robotic welding systems.