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Position:

Assistant QC Inspector Division:

Quality Assurance /

Quality Control Location:

Thornton, Co /

Pueblo, Co Reports To:

QA/QC Department FSLA Status:

Non-Exempt Compensation:

$20.00 - $22.00/Hour The Opportunity The Assistant QC Inspector supports the QA/QC Department by performing routine inspections and maintaining quality documentation for structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication, including handrails, stairs, beams, columns, platforms, frames, and other welded or bolted assemblies. This position assists in verifying that fabricated work complies with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and company quality procedures. Why Join ICM?

Skill Development:

Gain experience in logistics, inventory control, and industrial materials handling.

Stability & Growth:

40+ years of operational excellence in industrial construction.

Impact:

Your attention to detail and commitment to quality help ensure work is performed in accordance with project requirements, supporting safe, efficient, and successful project execution. What You'll Do

• Perform routine dimensional and visual inspections of fabricated steel components.
• Verify fabrication against the latest approved shop drawings, including dimensions, member orientation, hole locations, connections, attachments, and overall configuration.
• Assist with weld fit-up and visual weld inspections under the direction of qualified QC personnel.
• Identify and promptly communicate fabrication discrepancies or nonconforming work.
• Receive, review, organize, and log Material Test Reports (MTRs) and Certificates of Conformance (COCs).
• Verify material grades, heat numbers, sizes, and other identification information to maintain material traceability.
• Verify cut quality, dimensions, profiles, hole locations, and shapes produced by beamlines, plasma tables, and laser cutting equipment to ensure parts conform to approved drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Perform and log Dry Film Thickness (DFT) readings when coating inspections are required.
• Assist with or perform subcontractor fabrication inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and purchase requirements.
• Log inspections in Tekla or other approved quality tracking systems, including inspection status, dates, deficiencies, corrective actions, and acceptance.
• Verify shipping tickets for correct piece marks, quantities, project information, and QC release status prior to shipment.
• Verify required inspections and quality documentation are complete before fabricated materials are released for shipping.
• Confirm inspections are performed using current approved drawings and report outdated or superseded drawings found in use.
• Maintain organized, complete, legible, and traceable quality records.
• Assist with NCR documentation, corrective-action follow-up, internal audits, and project quality documentation as assigned.
• Maintain inspection tools and confirm required calibration or verification status prior to use.

What You'll Bring Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication.
• Ability to read fabrication/shop drawings and understand piece marks.
• Familiarity with welding and fabrication terminology.
• Ability to use common dimensional inspection tools and weld gauges.
• Basic computer skills; Tekla experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Previous steel fabrication, welding, fitting, detailing, or QC experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with AWS D1.1 and AISC quality requirements preferred. The Perks

Competitive Hourly Pay:

$20.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience.

Stability:

Join an established firm with award-winning safety standards.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), along with employer paid peer based mental wellbeing program.

• 401k: With employer match.

Growth Path:

Gain hands-on experience in quality inspection processes through training and mentorship, with opportunities to advance into QA/QC Inspector and other quality-focused roles. Reporting Reports to the QC Inspector Level I and QA/QC Director and works closely with Fabrication Manager, production personnel, shipping, and other QC staff while maintaining independent and objective quality verification. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. This position is being filled directly; third-party recruiter or staffing agency outreach is not needed. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person