Quality Assurance Tech | Metal Manufacturing

Job Description

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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