We are partnering with an established custom industrial equipment manufacturer in the Charlotte area. For decades, our client has designed and built heavy-duty engineered metal systems for critical infrastructure projects nationwide. They offer a tight-knit, collaborative shop culture backed by a rock-solid project backlog and standout benefits-including 100% company-paid employee medical coverage.

What's in It for

You:

Competitive base compensation plus performance bonus opportunitiesCompany-paid medical insurance, plus dental and life insurance plans401(k) retirement planGenerous paid vacation and holiday scheduleHands-on technical training and long-term career stability in a recession-resistant sectorRole OverviewAs a Welding & Fabrication Quality Control Inspector, you will play a key role on the quality team, performing hands-on visual and dimensional inspections across raw materials, in-process weldments, machined components, and completed heavy assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct incoming, in-process, and final dimensional/visual inspections on fabricated metal parts, machined components, and structural/sheet assemblies using micrometers, calipers, gauges, and tape measures.

Verify that sub-vendor parts and incoming raw materials strictly align with engineering drawings and purchase order specifications.

Manage and audit the Material Test Report (MTR) tracking system, including reviewing mill certs, digitizing documentation, and maintaining organized quality records.

Serve as a point of contact during shop floor walk-throughs with client representatives and third-party inspection agencies.

Ensure shop-wide compliance with applicable welding and fabrication standards (AWS, ASME, ASM) and internal quality procedures.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED.Hands-on familiarity with custom welded fabrications across both stainless steel and mild carbon steel.

Working knowledge of metal manufacturing methods, including forming/bending, punching, machining, and welding.

Experience inspecting to

AWS D1.1

(Structural Steel), AWS D1.6 (Stainless Steel), and ASME Section IX standards.

Strong blueprint reading skills with the ability to interpret complex fabrication drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and code specifications.

Solid shop math skills and proficiency with standard precision measuring tools.

Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook for quality documentation and reporting.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work effectively across multiple concurrent shop projects.

Preferred Qualifications (Plus, Not Required):2+ years of combined hands-on experience in visual/dimensional metal inspection and Non-Destructive Examination (NDE/NDT).Prior Level II qualification or certification in Visual Testing (VT) or Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT/LPT) under ASNT SNT-TC-1A or ACCP.Prior experience navigating manufacturing ERP software systems.