Safety and Quality Control Manager

Founded in 1954, George Steel Fabricating, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned business with over 65 years of successful history, seeking a dedicated Quality Control and Production Specialist to join our team. If you excel in a dynamic, expanding workplace, we are seeking an organized, detail-focused professional. Strong communication skills are key in handling reporting and documentation.

The Safety and Quality Control Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring, and inspecting shop welding per AWS standards. This position requires interaction with shop personnel, AISC certification auditors, internal project team members, and assists the Plant Manager with tasks and projects as assigned while reporting to the President.

Core Responsibilities:

· Welding Inspection: Perform visual checks and oversee third-party, non-destructive testing to ensure weld quality and code compliance.

· Quality Assurance: Support quality control efforts to verify adherence to welding procedures and standards.

· Documentation: Keep accurate records of inspections, non-conformities, and corrective actions.

· Code Compliance: Ensure welding practices align with AISC, AWS, and OSHA standards.

· Collaboration: Partner with welding teams to offer guidance on techniques and best practices.

· Training and Certification: Maintain CWI credentials and provide training to welding personnel as needed.

· Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve welding issues by analyzing root causes and recommending solutions.

· Safety: Promote and enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.

This list is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Responsibilities may change at management’s discretion to meet business needs.

Core Competencies:

· Knowledge of structural steel fabrication and various welding processes such as arc, gas, and resistance welding, with an understanding of their uses, benefits, and limitations.

· Skilled in reading blueprints, including fabrication and erection drawings, and interpreting welding specs.

· Familiar with AISC standards, AWS codes, and structural steel fabrication procedures.

· Knowledgeable on OSHA, BWC safety regulations, and ASTM/AMPP material standards.

· Detail-oriented with inspections and documentation.

· Clear, effective team communication

· Strong organizational and analytical skills.

· Able to visualize structural components and assemblies.

· Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines efficiently.

· Committed to teamwork, safety, and quality.

· Clear written and verbal communication across all platforms.

Education and Experience:

Required:

· Willing to obtain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) certification and Welding Inspector Assistant AWS B5.2.

· Experience inspecting welds per AWSD1.1 and D1.8.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· Proficient use of MS Office and PDF software.

Preferred:

· Additional welding certifications or related degree (bachelor’s preferred)

· Knowledge of construction practices, structural steel fabrication, and applicable codes.

· Experience as Fabricator/Erector.

· Familiar with Tekla PowerFab software.

Working Environment and Conditions:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

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Work Location: In person