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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.