Structural Steel Quality Control Inspector

Structural Steel Quality Control Inspector

Location: Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
Pay Rate: Starting at $31.00/hr, with higher pay depending on experience, plus a $3.00/hr shift differential. Overtime available on Saturdays.

Job Overview

Seeking a quality inspector to verify structural steel fabrication meets drawings, specifications, and industry standards in an AISC-certified facility. Experienced structural steel fitters or fabricators with strong quality inspection skills may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabricated structural steel throughout the production process.
• Identify and document nonconformances in accordance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5 requirements.
• Verify materials, dimensions, layouts, and part placement against shop drawings and specifications.
• Complete in-process and final quality inspections.
• Assist with annual AISC quality control audits.
• Work with production teams to investigate and correct quality issues.
• Support quality improvement efforts and maintain fabrication standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in structural steel layout and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication processes and quality standards.
• Welding certification in AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 preferred.