Job Details

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Fought and Company, an industry leader in structural steel fabrication.

If you take pride in precision and know that a small measurement can make a big difference in structural steel, this role puts your attention to detail to work on projects where accuracy and safety matter every day.

What's in it for You?

• Compensation and benefits are determined in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement

• Full time position with a typical schedule of approximately 40 hours per week in a fabrication shop environment

• Overtime opportunities may be available depending on project workload

• Steady work in a professional structural steel fabrication shop

• Opportunities to expand your experience in structural steel inspection and QA/QC

• Work alongside experienced Certified Welding Inspectors and fabrication leaders

• Safety focused environment with required PPE and established procedures

• Real responsibility in helping ensure steel components meet code and project specifications

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a team that values precision, accountability, and craftsmanship

• Work with professionals who take pride in producing high quality structural steel

• Your work directly supports compliance with AWS welding codes and project specifications

• Collaborative shop environment where communication and teamwork matter

• Build long term experience in steel fabrication inspection and dimensional verification

Your New Role

• Work onsite in Tigard, Oregon within a structural steel fabrication shop environment

• Verify base metal type, grade, and dimensions prior to welding

• Check joint fit up, alignment, and member positioning before fabrication continues

• Inspect bolt hole size, spacing, edge distances, and slot geometry based on approved shop drawings

• Measure camber, sweep, plumbness, and overall member geometry to confirm dimensional accuracy

• Verify weld joint preparation including bevel angles, root openings, and backing materials meet WPS requirements

• Confirm dimensional compliance of stiffeners, clip angles, and other structural components

• Ensure fabrication tolerances meet AWS codes, project specifications, and contract documents

• Document nonconformances and coordinate corrective actions with fabrication supervisors and the QC Manager

• Maintain accurate dimensional inspection records and reports

• Use calibrated measuring tools such as tapes, squares, and levels

• Coordinate with Certified Welding Inspectors, QC Managers, and Project Managers during fabrication

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• Knowledge of AWS structural welding codes including D1.1, D1.5, and D1.8

• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and erection plans

• Experience with structural steel fabrication processes preferred

• Previous experience in quality control, dimensional inspection, or fabrication preferred

• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) is a plus

• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Ability to work safely in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to noise and welding operations

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, squat, and lift as required in a fabrication environment

• Willingness to wear required PPE including hard hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, and hearing protection

Fought and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow