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Structural Steel / Simple Bridge Fabrication | Calverton, NYA structural steel and simple bridge fabrication shop in Calverton, NY, is seeking an experienced Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) / Quality Control Supervisor to oversee daily shop quality control activities and support compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and AISC quality requirements.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player with strong inspection, documentation, and communication skills. Experience with Department of Transportation (DOT) projects, particularly NYSDOT bridge fabrication, is preferred. This is a shop-based, non-traveling position reporting to the QC Manager.

Compensation and Benefits

• Commensurate with experience.
• Competitive, company-sponsored benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• At least three years of experience as a CWI in a structural steel fabrication facility, including quality assurance and quality control responsibilities.
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) certifications required.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, plans, welding symbols, codes, and project specifications.
• Experience with AISC standards and audits highly preferred.
• DOT project experience, including familiarity with NYSDOT fabrication and inspection requirements, preferred.
• Prior experience coordinating shop inspections or supervising quality control activities preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate, traceable inspection records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to perform shop inspection duties involving bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and overhead reaching, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily quality control activities throughout material receiving, fabrication, welding, assembly, and final inspection.
• Support the QC Manager in maintaining and implementing the Quality Control Manual and procedures consistent with applicable AISC requirements.
• Verify that fabrication conforms to approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and customer and DOT requirements.
• Perform and document visual inspections of structural steel, welded and bolted connections, dimensional accuracy, fit-up, and completed assemblies.
• Perform UT and MT examinations within the scope of current certifications and approved procedures.
• Review and verify welding procedure specifications, supporting qualification records, and welder qualifications.
• Review mill test reports and material certifications; verify material identification, heat numbers, and traceability throughout fabrication.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconforming work; coordinate corrective actions and verify repairs before acceptance.
• Recommend repair methods and coordinate required approvals with the QC Manager, engineering, or customer representatives.
• Maintain inspection reports, testing records, nonconformance reports, and final quality documentation.
• Coordinate inspection hold points and required third-party, customer, or DOT inspections.
• Support AISC and customer audits, including preparation of records and follow-up on findings.
• Work closely with production supervisors and shop personnel to resolve quality issues, reinforce fabrication requirements, and prevent recurring defects.
• Verify completion of required inspections and quality records before recommending finished material for release.