Structural Steel Quality & Safety Technician

FABCO is a full-service steel fabricator, looking for a Structural Steel Quality & Safety Technician to join our fast-growing team in Woodburn, Oregon. Our state-of-the-art facility, combined with our highly skilled team and technological capabilities, allows us to perform a wide range of projects, from small to large.

The Structural Steel Quality & Safety Technician plays a critical dual role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all fabricated steel products while supporting and reinforcing companywide safety programs. This position conducts inspections, audits, and safety assessments; coordinates quality and safety documentation; and works closely with production teams, leadership, and customers to resolve issues and maintain high standards.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform ongoing inspections and dimensional checks on fabricated steel components to ensure compliance with drawings, codes, and industry standards.

- Inspect welding preparations, tack welds, welds, fit‑ups, and finished assemblies; document and report non‑conformances.

- Conduct root‑cause analysis on defective products and present corrective actions to production leadership.

- Calibrate, maintain, and properly use inspection and measurement tools.

- Maintain and retain all required QC documentation, ensuring compliance with internal and customer standards.

- Assist in customer and third‑party inspections as needed.

- Interpret blueprints, specifications, codes, and geometric tolerancing standards associated with steel fabrication.

- Conduct regular site and shop safety inspections to identify hazardous conditions, unsafe practices, and non‑conformance with company safety standards.

- Coordinate and support all safety efforts across production and field activities, including planning for upcoming work and risk mitigation.

- Lead incident and accident investigations and recommend corrective or preventive actions.

- Deliver safety orientations, toolbox talks, and training to employees and subcontractors.

- Support development, implementation, and improvement of company safety programs and policies.

- Work with safety committees and management to ensure effective communication and adherence to safety initiatives.

- Verify subcontractor compliance with company and industry safety requirements.

REQUIREMENTS/ SKILLS

- 5–10+ years’ experience in structural steel fabrication, welding inspection, or quality control.

- Strong knowledge of welding processes, structural steel standards, and fabrication techniques.

- OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).

- Ability to interpret blueprints, codes, specifications, and geometric tolerancing requirements.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

- Ability to be assertive, detail‑oriented, and steadfast in enforcing quality and safety expectations.

- Proficiency with documentation, reporting, and inspection recordkeeping

- Internal auditing or corrective‑action experience.

- Knowledge of metallurgy or weld procedure qualification processes.

- Experience with safety program administration.

BENEFITS

- Competitive Wage

- Paid Time Off

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- 401k Plan

FABCO is an equal-opportunity employer. Employees and applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, or political affiliation.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person