Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist

• Inspect structural steel components during fabrication and verify compliance with project requirements


• Check welding and fabrication against AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and applicable standards


• Inspect incoming materials, parts, and consumables for conformance


• Document inspections and maintain accurate quality records and logs


• Use and maintain quality inspection equipment and welding tools


• Calibrate inspection and welding equipment as required


• Support welder qualification, testing, and certification activities


• Assist with training related to welding, fitting, and quality requirements


• Maintain drawing control and other quality documentation


• Work with production and management to identify and correct quality issues


• Participate in continuous improvement and company training programs


• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility

• 2+ years of structural steel fabrication experience


• Background in quality control, inspection, or manufacturing


• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, and AISC standards


• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications


• Experience using inspection tools such as:
  
  
  
  • Fillet weld gauges
  
  
  • V-WAC gauges
  
  
  • Squares
  
  
  • Tape measures
  
  
  • Other standard inspection equipment
  
  
  
  


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification


• Nondestructive testing experience, including:
  
  
  
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
  
  
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  
  
  • Penetrant Testing (PT)
  
  
  
  


• Additional certifications involving structural steel, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection


• Previous experience in a steel manufacturing environment

• Primarily working on the production floor with limited office work


• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility


• Frequent standing, walking, and inspection of materials throughout the shift

This position offers an opportunity for long-term employment while contributing to product quality, process improvement, and compliance with structural steel industry standards.