Job Description

Overview

Capitol Engineering is an established and expanding custom fabrication company delivering high quality engineered and fabricated steel products to various industries. They are looking to add a Quality Control Assistant to support day-to-day inspection and quality assurance activities on the fabrication floor.

Responsibilities

  • Perform in-process and final visual weld inspections on fabricated assemblies.
  • Evaluate welds against code and drawing acceptance criteria.
  • Verify fitup and joint preparation prior to welding.
  • Confirm that welders are following the correct, current approved WPS.
  • Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated members and assemblies.
  • Inspect incoming materials with the Receiving/Inventory Coordinator.
  • Communicate weld deficiencies and inspection findings to welders and team members.
  • Relay inspection hold points and quality requirements to production personnel.
  • Document identified deficiencies and complete Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating nondestructive examination (NDE) activities.
  • Review shop drawings and work orders during inspection.
  • Maintain organized inspection records for all assigned projects.
  • Support internal audit preparation and audit activities.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical coursework in welding technology, quality, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a welding, fabrication, or quality inspection role.
  • Demonstrated ability to visually assess weld quality and identify common weld defects.
  • Working knowledge of weld symbols, joint types, and basic fabrication drawing interpretation.
  • Familiarity with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate inspection documentation.
  • Clear and professional verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer literacy sufficient to complete digital inspection forms.
  • Ability to pass drug screen and background check.

Additional Information

  • Monday through Friday schedule with day and night shifts.
  • This is an on-site position.

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$39/hr across 76 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 198 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 114 different employers. 49 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 467 other active welding openings from 221 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

Capitol Engineering Co. currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (19), and EZARC (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Goodyear at $51/hr, Tolleson at $38/hr, and Tempe at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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