QC Inspector - Nucor Towers & Structures

Expand Beyond with Nucor

Nucor Towers and Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to “Expand Beyond” our core business. As a part of Nucor’s New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. 

For a brief video about NTS, please visit the following link: NTS Update Video

Why Nucor?

With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it’s easy to see why Nucor is named one of America’s best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor – and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we’re ready, too.

Basic Job Functions:

The QC inspector's primary duties include verifying and documenting that the finished products are manufactured in compliance with customer specifications and AWS D1.1. The Inspector performs dimensional layout and visual weld inspections on all welds in accordance with the quality inspection procedures. All inspections must be documented on the appropriate inspection forms.

• Perform VT, MT, and UT inspections as required.
• Inspect welds, fit-up, and fabricated steel components.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct in process and final inspections.
• Verify material traceability and documentation.
• Complete inspection reports and NCRs.
• Use measuring and inspection equipment.
• Support root cause investigations and CARs.
• Assist with customer, internal, and third-party audits.
• Work with Production and Engineering to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate inspection and quality documentation.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of welding, fabrication, or quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Working knowledge of welding and steel fabrication processes.
• Ability to use measuring and inspection tools.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Positive attitude and wiliness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• NDT inspection experience.
• UT Level II certification with shear wave experience.
• MT Level II certification.
• AWS D1.1 weld inspection experience.
• Structural steel fabrication experience.
• AWS CWI certification preferred.