About the Role
The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring fabricated metal products, weldments, and finished assemblies meet strict quality standards and customer specifications. This role supports production by performing inspections, documenting results, and working closely with engineering and operations to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards. The Quality Technician will play a key role in verifying weld quality, structural integrity, coatings, and precision tolerances for custom metal fabrication projects.
Responsibilities :
- Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated components, weldments, and assemblies using precision measuring tools
- Inspect welds, finishes, and coatings (powder coating, wet painting, blasting) to verify compliance with specifications
- Document inspection findings and maintain accurate records in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
- Conduct in-process, first-article, and final inspections to ensure quality at every production stage
- Identify and segregate nonconforming material, initiate corrective actions, and assist with root cause analysis
- Support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and quality equipment
- Collaborate with welders, fabricators, engineers, and production teams to resolve quality issues quickly
- Assist in customer audits, quality system audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Help update inspection plans, work instructions, and quality processes to improve efficiency and compliance
Qualifications :
Experience in quality control or quality assurance within metal fabrication or structural steel manufacturingProficiency with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM)Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbolsFamiliarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and documentation practicesKnowledge of welding inspection techniques and surface finish requirementsStrong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and recordkeepingHigh school diploma or equivalentDesired Qualifications :
Technical degree or certification in Welding, Quality, or Manufacturing TechnologyAWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or related welding inspection certificationExperience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)Knowledge of powder coating, wet painting, and surface preparation quality standardsExperience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practicesStrong problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration