Welding Quality Inspector – Structural Steel (CWI or QC Experience)
Location: Metro Denver, CO
Schedule: Day and Night Shifts Available (night shift includes premium pay)
Compensation: $28.00–$35.00/hour (higher range for CWI-certified candidates)

A leading fabrication shop is hiring a Welding Quality Inspector to support structural steel production. This role is ideal for candidates with CWI certification or those with strong welding and quality control experience who are passionate about ensuring code compliance, dimensional accuracy, and production quality.

This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers consistent hours, competitive pay, and a clear path for advancement in a shop known for precision work and a strong safety culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and conduct inspections on welded structural steel components

• Verify dimensions, alignment, and weld quality against project drawings and standards

• Maintain documentation, logs, and visual records of inspections

• Assist with ISO 9001, AISC, and ASME conformance efforts

• Collaborate with production and supervision teams to uphold QA standards

• Participate in internal quality audits and improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in welding inspection or structural welding roles with a focus on quality

• CWI certification is preferred but not required — strong QC experience or interest is highly valued

• Experience reading fabrication drawings and interpreting weld symbols

• Ability to use inspection tools (calipers, gauges, measuring tape, etc.)

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Self-directed and able to follow inspection protocols independently

This is a great role for a welder ready to shift into inspection work or for an experienced QC pro seeking a steady, long-term position in a high-output structural steel shop. CWI-certified candidates will be considered for the top of the pay range.