Field Quality Inspector

About Patriot Erectors, LLC.

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

At Patriot Erectors, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, stakeholders, and communities. We believe in fostering self-reliance and respecting the interdependent elements of our business. Our mission is to fabricate and erect steel products that meet or exceed customer requirements without defects or accidents. We pursue a deeper understanding of market, customer, and employee needs, and we embrace values such as Safety, Teamwork, Ethics, Enthusiasm, and Leadership in all our operations.

Company Vision: Recognize a Need & Fulfill It. We actively seek steel-related opportunities, embracing challenges to deliver mutually respected, mutually beneficial outcomes. This approach supports continual growth and development for our employees and stakeholders

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

About the role

Are you passionate about precision, safety, and quality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment where your attention to detail makes a real impact?

Join a team that values craftsmanship, integrity, and continuous improvement. We’re seeking Quality Inspectors with experience in the steel industry to help ensure our products meet the highest standards of excellence.

What you'll do

• Perform detailed inspections of steel components and finished products
• Use measuring tools and testing equipment to verify dimensional accuracy and material integrity
• Document findings and collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and internal procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality inspection within the steel or heavy manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of steel grades, fabrication processes, and inspection techniques
• Familiarity with ISO standards and quality documentation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Certification in NDT, CWI, or similar is a plus

What we offer:

Financial Planning

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage Options
• Quarterly Financial Planning webinars
• Health savings account (HSA)

Time Off & Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence Programs (Tilt)

Family & Wellness

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Graig Cobb College Scholarship
• Gym membership support through affiliated partners
• Nivati EAP services offering confidential mental health support—for employees and their families, at no cost
• Access to mental health resources and counseling
• The Blue Points Program The Blue Points program rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Career

 At Patriot Erectors, we believe in inv