Structural Steel Quality Inspector
Qualdoc · Cocoa, Florida, United States · onsite
Structural Steel Quality Inspector
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $28/hour; higher depending on experience
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour night differential
Position Overview
We are hiring a Quality Inspector to check structural steel components throughout the fabrication process. This role involves verifying dimensions, reviewing shop drawings, documenting quality issues, and ensuring finished materials meet required specifications and industry standards.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with steel layout, fabrication, and inspection and is comfortable working in a shop-based manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and document daily quality inspections of fabricated structural steel components.
- Inspect materials during production and upon completion to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Review shop drawings and fabrication documents to confirm dimensions, layouts, and component placement.
- Check measurements, alignment, and positioning of fabricated parts for accuracy.
- Identify, record, and communicate non-conforming materials or workmanship.
- Work with production personnel to investigate quality concerns and determine corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate inspection reports and quality control documentation.
- Support ongoing quality improvement efforts and maintain established inspection standards.
- Assist with annual quality system audits and related documentation.
- Ensure fabricated products meet applicable AISC requirements and AWS D1.1 and/or D1.5 welding standards.
- Perform other quality-related duties as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in structural steel fabrication, steel layout, or quality inspection.
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel fabrication drawings, construction blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Previous experience inspecting fabricated steel components strongly preferred.
- Understanding of dimensional inspection, material layout, and fabrication processes.
- Knowledge of applicable structural steel and welding quality standards.
- AWS Welding Certification (D1.1 and/or D1.5) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify fabrication discrepancies.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with production teams.
- Commitment to maintaining quality, accuracy, and workplace safety.
Additional Position Details:
- Permanent, shop-based work environment with no travel requirements.
- Second-shift schedule.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment.
- Apply today if you have structural steel inspection experience and are interested in a consistent, shop-based opportunity! Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Work Environment: This is a shop-based position with no travel required. Candidates transitioning from traveling inspection or contractor roles should be comfortable moving into a permanent, facility-based position.