Steel Fabrication Quality Control Checklist
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Material Receipt and Inspection
Verification of incoming steel materials against specifications and documentation.
Date of Material Receipt
Material Order Number
Supplier Name
Material Type (e.g., A36, A572)
Material Thickness (inches)
Material Width (inches)
Material Condition (e.g., Normalized, Hot Rolled)
Notes/Discrepancies Observed
Material Certification Received?
Upload Material Certification (if applicable)
Shop Drawings and Fabrication Plans
Review and approval of shop drawings and fabrication plans for accuracy and completeness.
Shop Drawing Approval Status
Revision Notes (if applicable)
Shop Drawing PDF
Shop Drawing Revision Number
Fabrication Plan Review Status
Discrepancies or Concerns Identified in Drawings/Plans?
Date of Shop Drawing Approval
Approved By (Name)
Cutting and Preparation
Inspection of steel cutting, beveling, and surface preparation.
Material Thickness (mm)
Cutting Angle Deviation (degrees)
Cutting Method
Surface Condition After Cutting
Notes on Surface Condition or Defects
Upload Photo of Cut Edge
Bevel Angle (if applicable)
Welding
Verification of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and weld quality.
Welder ID
Welding Process Used
If 'Other' welding process, please specify:
Welding Current (Amps)
Welding Voltage (Volts)
Interpass Temperature (°C)
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) Reference
If 'Other' WPS, please specify:
Visual Inspection Criteria (Check all that apply)
Specify any visual inspection findings:
Fitting and Assembly
Inspection of the fit-up and assembly of steel components.
Component Fit-Up Gap (Max. Allowable)
Alignment Verification (Select all that apply)
Details of 'Other' Alignment Verification (if applicable)
Number of Bolted Connections Verified
Bolt Alignment - Correct?
Details of Bolt Alignment Issues (if 'No' selected)
Component Interference?
Details of Component Interference (if 'Yes' selected)
Attach Photos of Fit-Up & Assembly
Dimensional Accuracy
Verification of dimensions against shop drawings and tolerances.
Length Verification (Member A)
Width Verification (Member B)
Thickness Verification (Plate C)
Angle Verification (Angle D)
Radius Verification (Round Bar E)
Tolerance Compliance (Overall Assembly)
Notes/Comments on Dimensional Accuracy
Attach Dimensional Verification Photos (If Needed)
Surface Treatment & Painting
Inspection of surface preparation, coating application, and paint quality.
Surface Preparation Method
Surface Profile (Mil)
Primer Type
Primer Details (if 'Other' selected)
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) - Minimum (mil)
DFT Gauge Calibration Certificate
Topcoat Type
Topcoat Details (if 'Other' selected)
Date of Painting
Inspector Signature
Bolting & Fastening
Verification of bolt quality, size, torque, and proper installation.
Bolt Diameter (inches)
Bolt Grade/Strength
Target Torque Value (ft-lbs)
Actual Torque Value (ft-lbs)
Torque Application Method
Bolt Condition (select all that apply)
Was a calibrated torque wrench used?
Any unusual observations during bolting?
Identification & Marking
Confirmation of proper identification and marking of fabricated steel members.
Component Identification Number
Drawing Revision Number
Quantity Marked
Marking Method Used
Marking Location(s)
Photograph of Marking (Optional)
Documentation & Record Keeping
Review of fabrication records, welder certifications, and inspection reports.
Welder Qualification Certificates
Material Mill Certificates
Summary of Non-Conformances & Corrective Actions
Number of Certified Welders
Date of Last Internal Audit
Audit Type (Internal/External)
Record of Deviations from Approved Fabrication Drawings
Inspector Signature
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