Quality Control Inspector

Job Title: Quality Control Inspector Location: Pickens, SC Company: Bridge Brothers

About Bridge Brothers

Bridge Brothers is a leading manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of custom steel bridges. We serve municipalities, national parks, energy companies, private developers, and more. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, custom bridge solutions that exceed expectations while ensuring precision, safety, and durability.

When you join Bridge Brothers, you’re not just joining a company—you’re helping to shape infrastructure that connects communities and stands the test of time.

Position Summary

Bridge Brothers is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform detailed inspections across multiple stages of our steel fabrication process. This role is responsible for checking layouts, assemblies, welds, painting, and decking to ensure accuracy, dimensional compliance, and adherence to AISC and AWS standards.

The QC Inspector will document results, communicate with department leads, and help identify and resolve quality issues quickly to keep production on schedule. The ideal candidate has experience in structural steel, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform quality control inspections on layouts, assemblies, welds, painting, decking, and installations.

- Ensure all work complies with AISC and AWS standards and engineering drawings.

- Verify that teams are using the most up-to-date drawings and specifications.

- Take photo documentation and store electronically in the appropriate files.

- Identify and report defects, missing components, or deviations from drawings.

- Work closely with department leads to resolve issues and maintain production schedules.

- Support a culture of safety and quality throughout the shop and yard.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- 5+ years of experience in the structural steel industry (fabrication, decking, painting, or processing). Equivalent mix of education and experience may be considered.

- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.

- Experience in quality control or inspection within steel fabrication preferred.

- Forklift experience required.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to spot defects.

- Strong teamwork and communication skills.

- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

- Fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and moving equipment.

- Frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

- Must be able to work safely in both shop and field environments.

- PPE required and provided.

Role Details

- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST (some weekends as needed)

- Overtime: Available as required

- Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

- Benefits: Eligible after 90 days (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and paid holidays)

Apply Today

If you are detail-oriented with a strong background in steel fabrication and a passion for maintaining high standards, we want to hear from you. Join Bridge Brothers as a Quality Control Inspector and help us ensure every bridge we build exceeds expectations.