Structural Steel Quality Assurance Inspector
Core
Verify structural steel components, welds, materials, and coatings meet specifications and industry standards in a fabrication shop.
Role type
Quality Control Inspector (Structural Steel)
Builds
Structural steel components and assemblies
Domain
Construction / Manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural steel fabrication experience, AWS D1.1/D1.5/AISC standards knowledge, fabrication drawing interpretation, inspection tool usage (weld gauges, squares, tape measures), defect identification, quality record documentation
Preferred skills
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, Nondestructive testing (UT/MT/PT), bolting/coatings/welding inspection certifications, steel manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC standards, fillet weld gauges, V-WAC gauges
Responsibilities
Inspect fabricated steel components, welds, coatings, and incoming materials; Apply industry standards; Document inspections and maintain quality records; Calibrate and maintain inspection tools; Assist with welder qualification tests; Address defects and resolve quality issues; Participate in safety initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC