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Structural Steel Shop CWI/QA/QC

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

MK Consulting Group
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Structural Steel QA/QC/CWIensures that welded structures, steel components, and building frameworks comply with engineering blueprints, safety laws, and industry codes. They perform visual inspections, monitor fabrication processes, verify welding procedures, and document quality control data.
Key Responsibilities
  • Weld & Material Inspection: Inspect structural steel joints, fit-ups, and assemblies before, during, and after welding to check for surface defects, size conformity, and dimensional accuracy.
  • Code & Blueprint Compliance: Read and interpret structural blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols to verify that work meets specifications.
  • Standard Adherence: Ensure compliance with major structural codes such as AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code - Steel) and related standards like AISC or ASTM.
  • Procedure & Personnel Verification: Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and verify that individual welders hold proper certifications for the tasks they perform.
  • Testing Coordination: Witness and review Non-Destructive Testing (NDT/NDE) activities such as ultrasonic (UT), magnetic particle (MT), or liquid penetrant (PT) testing.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of inspections, log non-conformances, write daily quality reports, and sign off on completed structural components.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Certification: Active AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential.
  • Experience: 2 to 5+ years of practical experience in structural steel fabrication, heavy construction, or quality control/assurance.
  • Technical Skills: Strong understanding of NDT methods, blueprint reading, welding processes (FCAW, GMAW, SMAW), and math proficiency.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders, work at heights or in industrial shop environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Soft Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with project managers, engineers, and floor welders.

MK Consulting Group
Steel & Construction Recruiting Firm
Charlotte, NC: (704)237-4630 | Denver, CO: (720)409-3674
www.mk-consultinggroup.com

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MK Consulting Group is the industry leader in executive search and career management. With the construction industry facing many challenges in attracting, developing, and retaining talent, we ensure that our clients have access to the most qualified candidates for every position and every market segment. Clients throughout the United States and Canada trust MK Consulting Group to deliver and develop the best executives to run their organizations. We take this responsibility very seriously and work every day with confidentiality, honesty, and loyalty. If you are a potential client or candidate and would like information on our services, get in touch with us.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US