Quality Control Specialist

Quality Control Specialist

Join our Team at Great Western Building Systems

At Great Western Building Systems (GWB), we don’t just build steel structures–we build careers, innovation, and a team that feels like family. Established in 2016, GWB has rapidly become a powerhouse in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building industry, known for precision,  strength, and craftsmanship in everything we do.

If you’re looking for more than just a job–if you want to be part of something bigger–this is the place for you. Our team is made up of driven, skilled, and passionate individuals who take pride in their work. 

What We’re Looking For

GWB is searching for a motivated and detail oriented Quality Control Specialist with excellent adaptability and fast-learning capabilities to join our growing team. If you have experience in quality control and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

Our Culture

Our work environment is fast-paced, fun, and oftentimes exciting. Our team is built of a diverse group of individuals who all bring their own strengths to the table. We work hard during the week and enjoy our time off on the weekend.

Responsibilities 

• Maintain, implement, and assist in development of quality control programs 

• Depending on the area assigned to you, ensure adherence to all dimensional quality control programs, welding patterns and standards, and paint quality standards

• Depending on the area assigned to you, conduct inspections of sub-arc welds and assess the quality and strength of completed welds 

• Depending on the area assigned to you, suggest alternative welding techniques and demonstrate correct wedding procedures

• Depending on the area assigned to you, examine painted surfaces for defects such as scratches, chips, and uneven finishes.

• Assist in training new employees, ensuring compliance with our quality and safety standards 

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, ensuring that welders adhere to company standards 

• Be observant, analytical, and possess strong communication skills 

• Follow all safety protocols including wearing PPE and required PPE at all times. Required PPE is defined as gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe boots Additional PPE, such as hard hats, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, face shields, respirators, etc, may be required depending on the specific tasks being performed or the work area.

• Duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships may fluctuate or evolve in light of your skill, experience, and the company’s needs

The work environment is primarily indoors, and will, at times, be exposed to natural weather elements such as heat, cold, sunlight, darkness, wind, rain, lightning, snow, and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications & Experience 

• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check is required 

• Prior experience in quality control or quality assurance, preferably in the metal building, construction, or manufacturing industries

• Experience with welding and welding inspection 

• Knowledge of Quality Control procedures and standards 

• Strong attention to detail, observation, and organizational skills

• Excellent communication, listening, and problem solving skills

• Proficient in reading blueprints and tape measures 

• Familiarity with using filet gauges, undercut gauges, and squares for precise measurements and quality inspections

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team

• Must be able to walk, stand, use hands to handle tools, reach with arms, kneel, stoop, crouch, and talk and hear in noisy environments

• Must be able to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 51 lbs independently and occasionally lift and move objects up to 100lbs with the assistance of team lifts.

Compensation and Benefits

• $20.67 - $27.88 per hour, depending on experience 

• Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days of employment 

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Paid time Off 

• Paid sick leave

• Employee assistance program

• More! 

Job Type

• Full-Time

• Monday - Friday

Ability to Commute/Relocate 

• Grand Junction, CO 81501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required) 

Work location: One Location