Quality Control Assistant - Metal Fabrication at Capitol Engineering Co.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Visual Weld Inspection, AWS D1.1, WPS Verification, Shop Drawing Interpretation, Nonconformance Reporting, NDE Coordination, QMS Documentation, Weld Symbol Knowledge, Fillet Weld Gauges, Calipers, AISC Standards, Material Identification

Industry

Fabricated Metal Products

Description

What You'll Do Perform in-process and final visual weld inspections on fabricated assemblies per AWS D1.1 and applicable WPS requirements Evaluate welds for common deficiencies — undercut, porosity, incomplete fusion, incorrect weld size, dimensional non-conformances — and communicate findings directly and constructively to welders Verify fitup, joint prep, and material identification prior to and during welding Review shop drawings and work orders to confirm dimensional and weld callout compliance; verify current revision documents are in use Initiate and complete Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) with objective evidence; ensure non-conforming work is identified and controlled Assist with NDE coordination and documentation (MT, PT, UT) as directed Maintain inspection records, welder qualification logs, and other QMS documentation in accordance with Capitol's quality system Support internal audit preparation and AISC audit readiness activities What We're Looking For Required: 3+ years of hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, or quality inspection in a manufacturing or structural steel environment Demonstrated ability to visually assess weld quality and identify common weld defects Working knowledge of weld symbols, joint types, and shop drawing interpretation Familiarity with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and the ability to verify weld parameters against documented procedures Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate, organized inspection records Clear, professional communication skills — you'll be delivering findings and corrective requirements directly to welders on the floor Preferred: Familiarity with AWS D1.1 visual inspection acceptance criteria AWS CWI credential, or active progress toward it (support for obtaining this certification may be available) Experience with NDE methods (MT, PT, UT) in a fabrication or industrial setting Prior experience in an AISC-certified or similarly audited fabrication environment Proficiency with fillet weld gauges, calipers, and basic inspection tooling Work Environment This is a full-time, on-site position working Monday through Friday in an active fabrication shop. Some weekends may be required. Work involves regular time on the shop floor in a production environment with noise, welding fumes, heat, and heavy equipment. PPE is required throughout shop floor activities. About Capitol Engineering Capitol Engineering is an Arizona-based structural steel fabricator and construction company with AISC certification. We build a wide range of structural and custom metal fabrication products and hold quality and craftsmanship as core operational values. Our QC department operates independently of production — by design — to maintain the inspection authority and objectivity our certification requires. Open Shifts: Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm or Monday - Friday 1:30pm-10pm *Occasionally weekend availability or overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final visual weld inspections on fabricated assemblies to ensure compliance with AWS D1.1 and WPS requirements. Maintain quality records, initiate nonconformance reports, and support AISC audit readiness.