Automotive Weld Teardown Quality Technician

Slate; Warsaw (IN); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate in Warsaw, Indiana seeks a Quality Technician for Weld Teardown to support Manufacturing Quality. The role performs weld inspections, NDT, visual and dimensional checks on automotive body and chassis components, with training in destructive and non-destructive methods and documenting results for engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in automotive manufacturing or related fields, strong mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail, with readiness to learn UT testing,

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn inspection, welding, and NDT processes.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, microscopes, and handheld gauges.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions, drawings, diagrams, and inspection procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record measurements and observations.
• Ability to follow procedures, inspection instructions, and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform weld teardown and inspection activities on automotive body and chassis components.
• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) of welds and components using UT and chisel testing.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of welded assemblies and components.
• Inspect resistance spot welds, projection welds, MIG/MAG welds, laser welds, seam welds, and adhesive-bonded joints.
• Perform destructive testing, including weld peel and chisel testing.
• Perform ultrasonic inspections to identify and evaluate weld or material conditions in accordance with established procedures, inspection standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Set up and operate ultrasonic inspection equipment following appropriate training, procedures, and qualification requirements.
• Record and document ultrasonic inspection results and identify indications requiring further evaluation.
• Measure and document weld nugget size, weld locations, spacing, fusion, and other weld characteristics.
• Cut and section vehicle components and test samples using approved cutting and sample-preparation equipment.
• Prepare samples for visual, dimensional, and metallurgical evaluation.
• Identify and document weld conditions such as inadequate fusion, insufficient nugget size, porosity, cracks, excessive penetration, and other discontinuities.
• Use precision measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, microscopes, weld gauges, scales, material hardness testers, and optical inspection equipment.
• Take photographs and maintain accurate inspection records.
• Compare inspection results with applicable engineering drawings, weld specifications, NDT procedures, standards, and acceptance criteria.
• Assist engineers and quality personnel with root-cause investigations involving weld, material, or manufacturing concerns.
• Support vehicle teardown and benchmarking activities by documenting construction methods, weld locations, joining technologies, and component characteristics.
• Assist with inspection and evaluation of structural adhesives, sealants, closures, underbody structures, and other BIW joining applications.
• Maintain proper identification and traceability of samples, inspections, measurements, and test results.
• Perform routine care, verification, and basic maintenance of inspection equipment and assist with calibration activities.
• Prepare basic spreadsheets, charts, photographs, and presentation materials for engineering and quality reviews.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, Supplier Quality, and other technical teams.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Conduct regular cleaning activities during and at the end of shift (5S activities).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Reading technical instructions

Basic computer skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microscopes

Weld gauges

Scales

Hardness testers

Optical inspection equipment

Job description

Slate in Warsaw, Indiana seeks a Quality Technician for Weld Teardown to support Manufacturing Quality. The role performs weld inspections, NDT, visual and dimensional checks on automotive body and chassis components, with training in destructive and non-destructive methods and documenting results for engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in automotive manufacturing or related fields, strong mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail, with readiness to learn UT testing,