Structural Steel Quality Inspector

Qualdoc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Quality Inspector for a contract-to-hire position. You will support quality control in a structural steel fabrication facility and inspect throughout production, with emphasis on conformance to drawings and specs.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of structural steel layout and fabrication experience, read shop drawings, and familiarity with AWS D1.1/D1.5; AWS welding cert preferred. 1st shift; overtime on Saturdays.

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 and quality requirements.
• Welding certification in AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify dimensional and fabrication issues.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated structural steel throughout the production process.
• Perform in-process and final quality inspections.
• Verify dimensions, layout, and component placement.
• Compare materials and completed work against shop drawings and specifications.
• Identify, document, and follow up on nonconforming work in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.5.
• Work with fabrication and production teams to correct quality issues.
• Support quality improvement efforts and process improvements.
• Participate in annual AISC quality-control audits.

Skills

Structural steel layout

Reading drawings

AWS D1.1/D1.5 knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Structural Steel Quality Inspector

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $31.00/hour (higher based on experience)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Quality Inspector to support quality control in a structural steel fabrication facility. Experienced senior-level structural steel fitters or fabricators with strong inspection and layout knowledge may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated structural steel throughout the production process
• Perform in-process and final quality inspections
• Verify dimensions, layout, and component placement
• Compare materials and completed work against shop drawings and specifications
• Identify, document, and follow up on nonconforming work in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.5
• Work with fabrication and production teams to correct quality issues
• Support quality improvement efforts and process improvements
• Participate in annual AISC quality-control audits

Requirements

• 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 and quality requirements
• Welding certification in AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify dimensional and fabrication issues

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 1st Shift
• Overtime available on Saturdays