Quality Inspector

About the Company Since 1929, Dave Steel Company, a Walters Group Company, has primarily focused on industrial projects requiring expert fabrication, exceptional quality, and exemplary service across the United States. As Dave Steel grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking aspiring and driven individuals to join our team who share our vision, mission, and core values. We are an AISC Certified Fabricator in business since 1929 and are committed to supporting and developing our teams while ensuring a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities. Notable projects include the Sierra Nevada Brewery in Asheville, NC; the Mission Hospital Cancer Center in Asheville, NC; the ASU End Zone in Boone, NC; and the Pratt Whitney Building in Asheville, NC. Key Responsibilities Conduct quality assurance inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards, job specifications, and company requirements. Develop and deliver training programs to assist team members in obtaining QA certifications. Evaluate and improve current QA processes and procedures. Perform ultrasonic testing (UT) and other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods to detect and report on material flaws. Mentor and guide team members in best practices for quality assurance and testing. Maintain up-to-date records of certifications and training activities. Collaborate with other departments to address and resolve quality-related issues. Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulations related to quality assurance and NDT. Comply with DSCO QMS program for all procedures, guidelines, shop NCRs, and opportunity for improvements. Test ambient base metal temperatures to assure correct level maintained throughout shifts. Advise fab shop employees when pre-heats are required. Review drawings and advise of special conditions: NDT, AESS, or tolerances outside AISC standard. Verify material size, shape, overall length, profile, porosity, undercut, overlap, fusions, spatter, weld identifications, and marking for correct piece mark. Assess member for distortion created by welding and handling. Examine for camber and sweep. Assure all required grinding is complete; including all burrs are removed. Analyze and confirm arc strikes ground and repaired. Check material size, shape, overall length, hole size, spacing, stub dimensions, block-outs/copes, template locations, bevels/skews/radius, marking for correct piece mark. Mark welds for welders (size and location). Review drawings for any special fit‑up notes. Read and interpret shop drawings, weld symbols, and specifications. Use hand tools (tape measurer, grinder, cutting torch, etc.). Understanding of ASTM A‑6 tolerances. Layout and mark weld points or sub‑assemblies using rule, square, scribe, or template. Various duties as assigned by management as needs arise. Work Location Chesnee Fabrication Facility 1st Shift Monday to Friday Position Requirements Level II UT (Ultrasonic Testing) Certification 5+ years welding/fitting experience as a top welder/fitter in a fabrication setting AWS Certified Welding Inspector Current NDT Level II: UT, MT, PT or ability and commitment to obtain within 24 months CWB Welding Supervisor (Preferred) Welder qualifications preferred: D1.1, 1G, & 2F Proven experience in training and certifying team members in QA practices Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan & Matching Contributions Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #J-18808-Ljbffr