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Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist Jobs in Arlington, TN at Qualdoc
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Title: Steel Fabrication Quality Control Specialist
Company: Qualdoc
Location: Arlington, TN
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