Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist
Location: Arlington, TN Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Shift: 1st Shift Pay: Up to $32.00/hour, depending on experience
Position Overview
We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to monitor workmanship, welding, materials, and coatings throughout production. This is a hands-on shop-floor role focused on meeting project specifications, industry codes, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- 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
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Work 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.