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Welding Inspector / Quality Control

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.

CHEMUNG, NYJob$21.81–23.31/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$21.81–23.31/hr
Location
CHEMUNG, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Weld Certification

Job overview

The Welding Inspector / Quality Control role verifies that steel joists and joist girders meet quality standards through weld inspections and measurements of materials and finished products. The inspector follows shop and customer requirements, identifies non-conforming products, and takes corrective action. The role requires at least three years of welding experience and weld certification; CWI certification and knowledge of SJI and AWS specifications are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

WeldingWeld InspectionSteel Joist ManufacturingSJI SpecificationsAWS SpecificationsSAPAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsFast-Paced WorkSafety Practices

Qualifications

3+ Years Welding ExperienceWeld CertificationWeld Inspection or Vulcraft Manufacturing ExperienceFormal Welding EducationCWI Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Details Division: Vulcraft of New York, Inc. Location: Chemung, NY, United States Other Available Locations: Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve. Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more. Basic Job Functions: Inspectors are responsible for verifying that the steel joists and joist girders, manufactured by Vulcraft of New York, Inc., meet quality standards and expectations. Inspectors must follow guidelines outlined in the shop practices manual as well as those set forth by the customer as defined on the shop order through visual inspection of all welds and physical measurement of manufacturing materials and finished products. Inspectors are also responsible for communicating with and working cohesively with teammates from other departments, as needed. They also must identify non-conforming products and take appropriate corrective action. Inspectors must have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills along with the ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. This role does require working overtime with little or no advance notice, as needed. 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. Compensation Data: 21.81-23.31 per hour plus a weekly production bonus and annual ROA bonus. For inspector positions, production bonus is paid at 200% of base rate for production hours. The combined annual pay could range from $90,000 - $115,000, depending on performance. Minimum Qualifications: 1. At least 3 years of welding experience 2. Weld certified 3. Weld inspection experience OR Experience in the Vulcraft design/manufacturing process of steel joists and joist girders Preferred Qualifications: 1. Knowledge and experience with SJI and AWS specifications 2. Working knowledge of SAP 3. Formal welding education 4. CWI certification Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace Nearest Major Market: Elmira Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjA2ODQ5LjEwNDE3QG51Y29yY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 1,488 open Quality Control jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.81–23.31/hr
  • New York median$24–29/hr62 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–28/hr467 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.56/hr, is 17% below the New York median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Control hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 112 open Quality Control jobs in New York and 1,488 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Quality Control postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (998 postings).
Education
336 of the 1,488 open Quality Control jobs (23%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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