🚀 Why This Role Matters: You're the last line of defense for the integrity of the nation's bridges and critical infrastructure. In this role, you won't just inspect welds; you'll be a guardian of public safety, ensuring every beam and connection meets the most rigorous standards. With a top-tier fabricator, you'll have the tools, technology, and autonomy to make a real impact, all while earning one of the most competitive compensation packages in the industry.
📌 Quality Control Inspector (CWI)
📍 Menomonie, WI
💰 Up to $45/hr + Double Overtime & Full Benefits
🏗 National Bridge & Heavy Structural Steel Fabricator
🚀 Why This Role Matters: You're the last line of defense for the integrity of the nation's bridges and critical infrastructure. In this role, you won't just inspect welds; you'll be a guardian of public safety, ensuring every beam and connection meets the most rigorous standards. With a top-tier fabricator, you'll have the tools, technology, and autonomy to make a real impact, all while earning one of the most competitive compensation packages in the industry.
🎯 Key Responsibilities:
- Perform visual, dimensional, and layout inspections of fabricated steel components.
- Monitor welding parameters and welder qualifications to ensure compliance with WPS and codes.
- Conduct non-destructive testing (VT, MT, PT, UT) and bolt rotational capacity tests.
- Maintain precise QC logs and documentation, coordinating hold points with external inspectors.
- Collaborate directly with production teams, providing real-time quality decisions and support.
- Utilize tools like Total Stations for verification and ensure all work meets fracture-critical and other AISC endorsements.
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Must-Have: Current AWS CWI or ASNT VT Level II certification.
- Strong ability to read blueprints and interpret welding codes (AWS D1.1/D1.5).
- Proficiency with standard measurement tools and a keen, detail-oriented eye.
- Experience in a steel fabrication shop environment is highly preferred.
- Bonus Certifications: ASNT MT Level II, ASNT UT Level II, or NACE/SSPC BCI Level I will significantly increase your earning potential.
- You are a team-oriented, proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
💡 The Company & Role:
- Premium Earning Potential: A clear, certification-based pay scale and industry-leading overtime-time and a half over 40 hours, double time over 50 hours.
- Shift Flexibility: Multiple shift patterns available, including a premium weekend shift (Fri-Sun) that pays for 40 hours while only working 30.
- Stability & Reputation: Join a major US fabricator with a reputation for complex, landmark projects.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, 10 holidays, boot allowance, and PPE.
- Relocation Support: Temporary housing and relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis.
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