Structural Steel Quality Technician in Arlington, Tennessee at Qualdoc, LLC

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $32.00/hour, with higher pay possible based on experience

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector with structural steel fabrication experience to monitor workmanship, materials, welding, and coatings for compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

This is a hands-on shop-floor position in an active, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The role involves limited office work and regular standing, walking, and material inspections.

• Inspect structural steel and fabricated components for quality and specification compliance.
• Verify work meets AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and applicable industry standards.
• Check incoming materials, parts, and consumables for conformance.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality documentation and logs.
• Use and maintain inspection equipment and welding-related tools.
• Calibrate welding equipment and quality inspection tools as needed.
• Assist with welder qualification testing and certification.
• Support training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain drawing control and other quality processes.
• Work with production and management to identify and correct quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training activities.
• Promote safe work practices throughout the facility.

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Experience with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), or Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Certifications related to structural steel fabrication, bolting, coatings, or welding inspection
• Previous steel manufacturing experience

• Primarily shop-floor based with limited office work
• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility
• Regular standing, walking, and inspection of materials
• Exposure to varying temperatures