Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel
Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Schedule: 2nd Shift
Pay Rate: Starting at $28/hour, higher pay available based on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd shift
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of fabricated structural steel components. The ideal candidate has experience in steel fabrication, can interpret technical drawings, and ensures products meet required specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
This is a shop-based position with no travel required.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.
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Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
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Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
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Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.
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Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.
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Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.
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Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
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Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.
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Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.
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Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.
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Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.
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Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.
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Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.
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Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
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Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.
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Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred.
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require.
Why Join Us?
Join a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence, with long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals seeking a leadership opportunity.
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- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization?
Written answers (7)
- Can you describe your experience inspecting fabricated structural steel and the types of inspections you typically perform (in-process, final, dimensional, etc.)?
- Tell us about your experience reading and interpreting shop drawings or fabrication drawings. How do you ensure components meet the specified requirements?
- Describe a time when you identified a non-conformance during inspection. What steps did you take to document and resolve the issue?
- What experience do you have working in a quality-controlled fabrication environment (such as an AISC-certified facility) or following welding standards like D1.1 or D1.5?
- When is your availability to start?
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- Please provide your phone number and active email address