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

Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $32.00/hour. Starting pay may be higher depending on experience.

We are looking for a Structural Steel Quality Inspector to help verify that fabricated steel, welding, and coatings meet project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations. This is a hands-on shop-floor position with limited office work.

• Inspect structural steel components, welds, materials, and coatings for quality and compliance.
• Apply AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, AISC, and other applicable standards.
• Check incoming materials, parts, and consumables.
• Identify and document inspected materials.
• Maintain inspection records, logs, and quality documentation.
• Calibrate and maintain welding equipment and inspection tools.
• Support welder qualification and certification activities.
• Assist with training involving welding, fitting, and quality requirements.
• Maintain drawing control and other quality processes.
• Work with production and management to address quality issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training programs.
• Promote safe work practices and workplace safety.

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

• Primarily based on the production floor.
• Limited office work.
• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
• Regular standing, walking, and material inspection throughout the shift.