Entry-Level R&D / QC Technician - Welding

Job Description

Job Description

Entry-Level R&D / QC Technician – Welding

Job Title: QC Technician
Department: Research & Development / Quality Control
Industry: Welding & Metal Fabrication

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level R&D / QC Technician to join our team in the welding manufacturing industry.

This is a hands-on position combining welding, laboratory testing, quality control, and product development . The successful candidate will support the testing and development of welding consumables and raw materials while working closely with our R&D, Quality, and Production teams.

This position is well suited for a recent graduate in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field who has practical welding experience. We will also consider candidates with strong welding experience and the technical aptitude to learn laboratory and quality-control processes.

Basic welding ability is mandatory for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform welding tests and evaluate the performance of welding consumables.
• Perform chemical and physical testing of raw materials, welding consumables, coatings, fluxes, and metal samples.
• Prepare laboratory samples and materials for testing.
• Conduct routine quality-control testing and accurately document results.
• Assist with the development and improvement of welding products and formulations.
• Support troubleshooting and investigation of welding defects, product performance, and material issues.
• Record test data and prepare clear technical reports.
• Maintain laboratory and testing equipment.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and R&D personnel to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Follow all company, OSHA, environmental, and laboratory safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to weld — mandatory.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability and willingness to work in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document test results.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn welding metallurgy, laboratory testing, and welding consumable technology.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• Previous laboratory, welding, manufacturing, or industrial experience.
• Knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, pH analysis, or metallurgical testing.
• Experience with analytical equipment such as ICP or XRF.
• Understanding of metal alloys, welding consumables, or corrosion testing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and industry standards.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory and manufacturing plant environment.
• May require use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and respirators.
• Standing for extended periods and handling chemical materials may be required.