Structural Steel QC Inspector
Description
Structural Steel QC Inspector
Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Available
Starting Pay: $31.00/hour; higher pay may be available depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour
Job Overview
We are hiring a Quality Inspector to verify that fabricated structural steel meets drawing specifications, dimensional requirements, and applicable quality standards. Candidates with strong structural steel fitting or fabrication experience at a senior level may also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
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Inspect fabricated steel components throughout production and before final release.
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Check dimensions, layouts, and part placement against shop drawings and specifications.
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Identify, document, and help resolve quality issues and nonconformances under AWS D1.1 and D1.5 requirements.
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Perform in-process and final quality checks.
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Work with production teams to correct defects and maintain fabrication quality.
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Support quality improvement efforts and annual AISC quality control audits.
Qualifications
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3–5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, layout, or quality inspection.
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Ability to interpret shop drawings, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
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Knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and quality requirements.
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Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 welding standards.
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Welding certification in D1.1 and/or D1.5 is preferred.
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Experienced senior structural steel fitters or fabricators may also be considered.
Shift & Compensation
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First- and second-shift opportunities available.
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Starting pay of $31.00/hour, with higher pay possible depending on experience.
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Second-shift employees receive an additional $3.00/hour differential.
Skills
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Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Qualdoc, LLC
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- Which shift are you available to work?
- 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 (8)
- How many years of experience do you have in structural steel layout, fabrication, or quality control? Please describe your experience.
- What experience do you have inspecting fabricated structural steel and identifying nonconformances?
- How comfortable are you reading and interpreting structural steel fabrication and construction drawings?
- What experience do you have with welding standards such as AWS D1.1 or D1.5?
- Can you describe a quality issue you identified and how you worked with production to resolve it?
- When is your availability to start?
- Please provide your city, state and zip code
- Please provide your phone number and active email address