The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for ensuring fabricated steel components meet company, customer, and industry quality standards. This role performs in-process and final inspections of fabricated parts, verifies conformance to blueprints and welding specifications, and works closely with production teams to ensure proper fit-up, welding quality, and dimensional accuracy.

A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Inspect steel parts and assemblies for correct fit-up prior to welding.
• Verify dimensional accuracy using measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, squares, levels, micrometers, etc.).
• Inspect welds for size, location, and visual defects in accordance with applicable codes/specifications.
• Confirm materials, bolt sizes, hole locations, and part configurations match drawings.
• Perform in-process inspections throughout fabrication and final inspections prior to shipment.
• Document inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with welders, fitters, and supervisors to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with company QA/QC procedures and customer requirements.
• Maintain inspection records, checklists, and traceability documentation.
• Support continuous improvement and rework reduction efforts.

B. ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret structural and/or miscellaneous steel fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of welding symbols and basic weld inspection criteria.
• Experience checking fit-up and welded assemblies in a fabrication environment.
• Proficient with standard measuring and layout tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with shop personnel.
• Knowledge in FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and SAW welding processes.

C. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Training – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in structural steel or metal fabrication quality control.
• Current AWS QC1 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)- Preferred

D. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work on the shop floor around fabrication equipment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and climbing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in typical fabrication shop conditions (noise, dust, temperature variations).

Benefits

• Health/Dental insurance after 90 days
• Competitive salary
• 401K with up to 4% matching
• Vacation pay
• Sick Pay Wa State guidelines
• Holiday Pay- 5 days

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Madlyn Metal Fab, LLC is committed to providing a non-discriminatory employment environment for its employees. The policy of the Madlyn Metal Fab, LLC is to fully comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations in the area of non-discrimination in employment. Discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age), military and veteran status is prohibited.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• 5 years Experience with Structural Steel

Ability to Relocate:

• Washougal, WA 98671: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person