Structural Steel QC Inspector – Richmond, VA
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Qualdoc
Richmond, VA, US
Summary
Inspect structural steel components throughout the fabrication process to ensure compliance with shop drawings and project specifications. Document nonconforming work and collaborate with production personnel to implement quality improvements.
Job Description
Structural Steel QC Inspector – Richmond, VA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $31/hour — higher depending on experience
Position Overview
We are hiring a Structural Steel QC Inspector to support quality control activities in a structural steel fabrication facility. Experienced senior-level structural steel fitters and fabricators with strong quality and inspection knowledge may also be considered.
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Key Responsibilities
- Inspect structural steel components throughout the fabrication process.
- Conduct daily quality checks on completed and in-process work.
- Compare materials and fabricated components against shop drawings and project specifications.
- Perform dimensional layout inspections and verify proper part placement.
- Identify, document, and follow up on nonconforming work in accordance with AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 requirements.
- Perform both in-process and final inspections.
- Work directly with production personnel to identify quality concerns and determine appropriate corrections.
- Assist with quality improvement efforts and initiatives.
- Support preparation for and participation in annual AISC QC audits.
- Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation.
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
- Senior-level structural steel fitting or fabrication experience may be considered in place of direct QC experience when accompanied by strong quality knowledge
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 1st Shift
- Saturday overtime available
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Empowering America’s Makers & Innovators
Mission
We connect America’s makers—manufacturing, construction, and industrial companies—with skilled tradespeople, engineers, and technical professionals who design and build our future. Through integrity, responsiveness, and a relentless pursuit of quality, we deliver solutions that create win-win outcomes for clients, candidates, and Qualdoc—strengthening businesses, empowering people, and fueling local economies.
Vision
To champion American industry by honoring its legacy and shaping its future—advancing opportunity, innovation, and ethical business practices that uplift people and communities for generations to come.
Founded
2020
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Charlottesville, Virginia