QA Coating Inspector (Structural Steel)

Quality Assurance Coating Inspector – Structural Fabrication

PVS Structures (Owen Industries) – Carter Lake, IA (Near Downtown Omaha) | Full-Time | 1st Shift | [Pay TBD]

Protect the Finish. Own the Standard. Work for One of the Country's Premier Structural Fabricators.

PVS Structures is one of the nation's leading structural steel fabricators — holding all major AISC certifications and operating under a NQA-1 Nuclear Quality Assurance program. That level of certification demands an equally high standard of coating inspection, and we have an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance Coating Inspector to join our structural fabrication division.

If you have coating inspection experience, an eye for detail, and the technical knowledge to verify compliance with demanding project specifications — we want to talk.

The Details

• Pay: Competitive — based on experience [TBD]
• Schedule: 1st Shift
• Location: Carter Lake, IA — near downtown Omaha
• Reports to: Chief Inspector, Structural Fabrication

What You'll Do

• Conduct random inspections of fabricated structural steel products to verify compliance with industry and project coating specifications
• Monitor air temperature, dew point, and relative humidity of the coating environment prior to and during application
• Inspect wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) using specific inspection tools and techniques
• Verify that all paint lines and inspector equipment are calibrated and checked daily
• Prepare accurate and thorough inspector reports on a daily basis
• Initiate internal non-conformance reports (NCRs) as required
• Assist in the continuous quality improvement process and help reduce costs associated with coating errors and rework
• Assist in developing processes and procedures to improve productivity while maintaining quality standards
• Carry out all duties in accordance with AISC, ISO, and NQA-1 standards and company procedures

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of industrial coating inspection experience — this is a requirement
• Proficiency in blueprint reading
• Familiarity with sophisticated paint systems including zincs, epoxies, and urethanes
• AMPP/NACE Level 1 certification strongly preferred — not required for the right candidate
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks independently in a fast-paced, changing production environment
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of coating processes
• Clear, professional communication skills — written and verbal
• Team player with a leadership mindset — you set the standard others follow
• Detail-oriented and committed to doing the job right the first time

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What's In It For You

✅ Competitive pay — based on experience ✅ Work for one of the country's premier structural steel fabricators ✅ Exposure to AISC-certified and NQA-1 Nuclear quality programs — a résumé-building opportunity ✅ Health, Dental & Vision insurance ✅ Life/AD&D and Disability coverage ✅ 401(k) with company match ✅ PTO and paid holidays — accrual begins immediately ✅ Wellness program with premium incentives ✅ Opportunities for certifications and career advancement within Owen Industries

Benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

Note: Drug screens and physicals will be conducted at the time of offer.

Why PVS Structures?

PVS Structures is part of Owen Industries, a decades-long leader in the structural steel industry. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of fabrication quality — backed by full AISC certification and a NQA-1 Nuclear QA program that very few fabricators in the country can claim. The people who work here are serious about their craft, and the coating inspector who joins our team will play a direct role in protecting the quality reputation we've built.

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The technical precision, attention to detail, and mission-driven work ethic you developed in service are exactly what this role demands — especially candidates with military coatings or quality inspection backgrounds. PVS Structures and Owen Industries are proud to be Veteran-friendly employers committed to supporting those who have served.

Apply Now — Immediate Opening

This position is available now. Apply today and bring your coating inspection expertise to one of the most credentialed structural fabricators in the country.

Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs — without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.