Quality Assurance Tech | Metal Manufacturing
Job Description
Quality Assurance Technician II
Are you an experienced Quality Assurance professional with a strong background in metal fabrication and weld inspection? If you take pride in precision, understand complex blueprints and GD&T, and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality is the top priority, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Position – Quality Assurance Technician II
Job Location – Chippewa Falls, WI
Starting Date – Immediate
Employment Term – Direct Hire
Employment Type – Full-Time
Work Hours (Shift) – 1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Overtime may require 12-hour shifts)
Starting Pay – $29.00-$31.00 per hour, based on experience
Benefits – Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off
Required Education – Minimum of two years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience – Minimum two years of weld inspection required; fabrication and machining industry experience required; five years of Quality Assurance experience preferred
About the Opportunity
Join a well-established precision metal fabrication manufacturer as an experienced Quality Assurance Technician II. This position plays a vital role in ensuring products meet customer specifications, engineering drawings, and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. If you have a strong eye for detail, excellent blueprint reading skills, and enjoy solving quality challenges, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on production and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Inspect manufactured components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and quality requirements
- Perform in-process and first article inspections using a variety of precision measurement tools
- Verify manufacturing processes comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards and internal quality procedures
- Interpret complex blueprints and weld symbols to verify product conformance
- Perform weld inspections in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Initiate and monitor Internal Reject Reports (IRRs)
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve quality concerns and improve manufacturing processes
- Conduct internal quality system and process audits
- Collect, document, and maintain accurate inspection data and quality records
- Maintain inspection logs, reports, and required documentation
- Support manufacturing operations by responding quickly to quality-related issues
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned
- Follow all company safety policies and workplace procedures
Qualifications
- Minimum two years of weld inspection experience required
- Five years of Quality Assurance experience preferred
- Two or more years of fabrication and machining industry experience required
- Strong knowledge of blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation
- Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience using a full range of Quality Assurance measuring equipment
- Knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum materials
- Computer proficiency and strong documentation skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
- Experience with PC-DMIS software and Hexagon Romer Arm CMMs preferred
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification strongly preferred
- Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality systems preferred
- Machine tool knowledge is a plus
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Manufacturing and metal fabrication shop environment
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
- Regular standing, sitting, bending, stooping, and twisting throughout the workday
- Strong manual dexterity required
- Corrected visual acuity necessary for inspections, measurements, and reading technical documentation
- Must be committed to workplace safety and quality standards
If you're ready to put your Quality Assurance expertise to work with a respected manufacturer offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a four-day workweek, apply today!
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