Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work second shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM.
• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication, welding, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform dimensional inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication details.
• Familiarity with welding processes, welding terminology, and welding symbols.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication practices and quality expectations.
• Strong documentation control and recordkeeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or workmanship issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with welders, fabricators, supervisors, and management.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions regarding quality issues.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced steel fabrication shop environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Quality Control Inspector in structural steel fabrication.
• Experience inspecting structural steel welds and fabricated components.
• Familiarity with AISC quality requirements and structural steel inspection practices.
• AWS or other welding/quality certifications.
• Experience with inspection documentation, nonconformance reports, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural steel and miscellaneous steel fabrication throughout the production process.
• Monitor welding and fabrication activities to ensure work is performed according to approved drawings, specifications, and Midsouth Steel quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections of welds and fabricated components and identify defects, deficiencies, or workmanship issues.
• Verify dimensions, fit-up, orientation, and other fabrication requirements using tape measures and appropriate inspection tools.
• Read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings, shop drawings, details, and welding symbols.
• Work closely with welders, fabricators, foremen, and production management to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, corrections, and other quality-related information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain quality control records and assist with documentation control to ensure inspection records are complete and properly maintained.
• Verify that required inspections and quality checkpoints are completed throughout the fabrication process.
• Identify recurring quality issues and communicate them to the Quality Manager and appropriate production personnel.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable project specifications, welding requirements, and Midsouth Steel quality procedures.
• Support final inspections of completed fabricated components prior to painting, shipping, or delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while performing inspections.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.