Steel Inspector/Welding Inspector - Structural Steel Fabrication
Location: near Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 + Very Generous Benefits
Benefits: 100% Paid Medical- [Employee and Families!] Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) w/10% match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Mon-Fri; 6am – 2:30pm (Flexible); 40-50hrs/wk.
Travel: Minimal; occasional project or audit-related travel
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation Assistance is available
Steel Inspector/Welding Inspector - Structural Steel Fabrication Description
Our client, a leading structural steel fabricator, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to support quality and product compliance throughout the fabrication process. This hands-on role is responsible for inspecting fabricated steel, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards, and verifying products are ready for shipment. Working closely with production, engineering, and project teams, you'll perform inspections, resolve quality issues, coordinate customer audits, and help maintain high-quality standards across the shop. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to grow their career while making a direct impact on the success of complex structural steel projects.
Steel Inspector/Welding Inspector - Structural Steel Fabrication Responsibilities
- Lead in-process and final inspections to ensure compliance
- Perform welding, dimensional, coating, and final product inspections
- Serve as the final authority for product acceptance and shipping release
- Verify material traceability, certifications, and quality documentation
- Coordinate NDT activities (UT, MT, VT) and verify corrective actions
- Lead customer, DOT, railroad, and third-party inspections
- Manage NCRs, corrective actions, and quality documentation
- Mentor QC Inspectors and promote consistent inspection practices
- Partner with production to prevent defects and reduce rework
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication
Steel Inspector/Welding Inspector - Structural Steel Fabrication Qualifications
- Valid AWS CWI certification or ability to obtain it within 1 year (Company Paid) required
- 4+ years of QA/QC or inspection experience in structural steel or heavy manufacturing required
- Strong knowledge of welding inspection and dimensional inspection required
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings required
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Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you supported bridge fabrication projects and/or fracture-critical
structural components?
- This role is based onsite in New Brighton, PA. Any concerns with commuting
to this location Monday-Friday?
- If not local, are you open to relocating to the Pittsburgh area [with paid
assistance] within 30-90 days?
- What are your desired base salary requirements?
- Where are you currently located?
Experience:
- welding inspection w/in structural steel or heavy mfrg: 3 years (Preferred)
- working in an AISC-certified fabrication environment: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
