QC Inspector

SCHUFF STEEL CO • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Critical to the production process, the QC Inspector inspects and ensures the quality of welds and dimensional accuracy of work performed by production staff. The QC Inspector uses a high degree of proficiency while utilizing full skills of the trade including knowledge of codes and standards to verify that the final product is free of defects and meets the requirements of the contract documents. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each core responsibility satisfactorily.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Completion of a verifiable vocational or training program may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Knowledgeable of dimensional tolerances in accordance with the AISC Code of Standard Practice and AWS Structural Welding Codes.
• Knowledgeable in requirements for inspection of high-strength bolted connections in accordance with RCSC.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as Structural Steel Blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Equipment/Tools Knowledge & Skills: may include but not limited to a Tape measure, weld gauges, level, square, & flashlight.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of AWS and AISC codes applicable to steel fabrication and erection.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various methods of weld testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior CAWI, AWS-CWI, SCWI, or CWB in accordance with CSA W178.2 preferred or an individual with training or experience or both in metals fabrication, inspection and testing who is competent to perform the work.
• AWS-CWI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a dimensional and visual inspection of shop fabrication, which includes final paint inspections, weld preparations and final welds.
• Responsible for fabricated materials conforming to drawings, shop standards, specifications and applicable codes.
• Record and maintain in-process and final inspection records for quality assurance and production control.
• Identify and remedy drawing discrepancies with detailers.
• Coordinates with customers' inspectors during inspection phases.
• Inform foremen of defects in fabrication.
• Assists shop personnel with the interpretation of codes, drawings and specifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees