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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract api inspector in Lubbock, TX is $47,178.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33,100.00 and $54,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Api InspectorContract API Tester
CertificationsAPI inspection certifications, QA certificationsAPI testing certifications, QA certifications
Work EnvironmentInspection sites, quality assurance teamsTesting labs, development teams
Industry UsageManufacturing, quality controlSoftware development, API testing

The Contract Api Inspector primarily focuses on inspecting and ensuring API compliance and quality in manufacturing or quality assurance settings. In contrast, the Contract API Tester emphasizes testing APIs in software development environments. While both roles require API knowledge and certifications, their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

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QC Inspector 1 or 2 (Night Shift)

TrueNorth Steel

Lubbock, TX

$21.42 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

TrueNorth Steel rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

POSITION: Welding Quality Control Inspector 1 or 2 - Night Shift
SHIFT: 5:00 pm - 5:30 am, Monday - Thursday (OT Friday/Saturday as needed)
PAY RATE: $21.42-$24+ per hour DOE + $2 shift differential + Full Benefits Package
LOCATION: Lubbock, TX
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for inspecting products to ensure TrueNorth Steel meets quality, contract specifications, and meets external certification standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
  • Ensure that all materials and workmanship are completed in accordance with UL, STI, API, AWS, AISC, or City of LA standards, drawings and specifications, as applicable per site.
  • Inspect materials and finished goods to ensure they meet customer requirements and/or contract specifications, including but not limited to checking welds, welding consumables, base material, cut & formed parts, layout work and coatings.
  • General knowledge of coatings inspection including blast and paint inspections.
  • Review welding specs and/or requirements for each project and work with team to solve fabrication challenges.
  • Document and segregate non-conforming fabricated material and workmanship.
  • Review and work with site management & shop supervisor to address remedies for non-conformances and their prevention.
  • Ensure Welding Specification Procedures (WPS) are current and in place for projects, as applicable per site.
  • Ensure all inspection and welding equipment maintains current calibration and verification and pre-qualifications for bolt, as applicable per site.
  • Ensure proper bolting and pre-qualification are completed per contract requirements, as applicable per site.
  • Understand and support company Quality Management Systems.
  • Operate overhead crane safely.
  • Willing to work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed.
  • Prompt and dependable attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES
  • Complete course requirements for Quality Control Welding Inspectors.
  • Any applicable standards knowledge such as AWS, City of LA, API, UL, or STI.
  • Thorough knowledge of blueprint reading and contract documents, when applicable
  • Excellent math skills
  • Leadership skills to motivate co-workers to quality workmanship.
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
  • Be dependable and trustworthy.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of three years welding experience, or equivalent training in manufacturing/structural steel, Quality Control combination.

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