Welding Quality Inspector: Precision & Compliance

Rust Belt Recruiting; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking a Quality Technician for a steel infrastructure manufacturer in Canton, OH. You will perform in-process and finished product inspections to ensure weld compliance, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to customer specs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of QC experience with AWS D1.1, MT/UT certifications, and proficiency with measuring tools and ERP systems such as Epicor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and a valid driver's license.
• 1–3 years of hands-on quality control experience in steel fabrication.
• Level I or II MT and UT certifications.
• Experience with weld measurement tools and gages.
• Familiar with DOT standards for traffic or utility structures.
• CWI certification preferred; experience with Epicor ERP is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive quality inspections on steel poles.
• Conduct dimensional audits at initial setup.
• Perform Visual Inspection (VT) on all welds per industry standards.
• Execute MT and UT testing to identify defects.
• Maintain inspection records, resource sheets, and testing reports.
• Report and document non-conforming products.
• Educate production staff on established quality standards and procedures.
• Adhere to safety policies, daily equipment inspections, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Quality control

AWS D1.1

MT (Magnetic Particle)

UT (Ultrasonic Testing)

Weld inspection

Measurement tools

DOT standards

CWI certification

Epicor ERP

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MT yokes

UT scopes

QC stamps

Girth tapes

Job description

Rust Belt Recruiting is seeking a Quality Technician for a steel infrastructure manufacturer in Canton, OH. You will perform in-process and finished product inspections to ensure weld compliance, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to customer specs and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of QC experience with AWS D1.1, MT/UT certifications, and proficiency with measuring tools and ERP systems such as Epicor.