Fabrication Specialist / QC Technician

MDS Staffing; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Quality Control Technician, Fabrication Specialist to ensure quality across fabricated WIP parts and finished products. The role includes developing and maintaining inspection standards, conducting visual and dimensional inspections, and verifying conformance at supplier sites and in-house.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, maintaining inspection equipment, documenting findings, and communicating discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Develop and maintain inspection standards for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products.
• Ensure that all equipment being used to inspect product has been properly maintained, calibrated, cleaned, and documented.
• Review final drawings, paying close attention to technical requirements and specifications prior to inspecting the product.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections, both internally and externally, using precision measuring tools to determine whether a weldment or piece of equipment meets the applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and specifications. This is done at the supplier’s location as well as in-house in some instances.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections, both internally and externally, using precision measuring tools to determine whether a machined piece of equipment meets the applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and specifications. This is done primarily at our facility.
• Compile and submit daily inspection reports and photographs. Clearly communicate inspection findings and drawing discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor to release inspected items.
• Place all non-conforming parts on hold and coordinate with the Project Manager, Purchasing, and, when necessary, the Supplier to determine how to resolve the deviation.
• Assist with product assembly as needed. When defects are identified during assembly, determine the root cause and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier visits on an as needed basis to improve quality issues and evaluate vendors for qualifications as a Qualified Supplier. Assist with preparing control charts and reports to monitor supplier performance.
• Maintain surface finish specifications and train internal personnel on their application.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with emerging technologies relevant to this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inspection standards for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products.
• Ensure that all equipment being used to inspect product has been properly maintained, calibrated, cleaned, and documented.
• Review final drawings, paying close attention to technical requirements and specifications prior to inspecting the product.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections, both internally and externally, using precision measuring tools to determine whether a weldment or piece of equipment meets the applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and specifications. This is done at the supplier’s location as well as in-housein some instances.
• Conduct thorough visual inspections, both internally and externally, using precision measuring tools to determine whether a machined piece of equipment meets the applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and specifications. This is done primarily at our facility.
• Compile and submit daily inspection reports and photographs. Clearly communicate inspection findings and drawing discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor to release inspected items.
• Place all non-conforming parts on hold and coordinate with the Project Manager, Purchasing, and, when necessary, the Supplier to determine how to resolve the deviation.
• Assist with product assembly as needed. When defects are identified during assembly, determine the root cause and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier visits on an as needed basis to improve quality issues and evaluate vendors for qualifications as a Qualified Supplier. Assist with preparing control charts and reports to monitor supplier performance.
• Maintain surface finish specifications and train internal personnel on their application.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with emerging technologies relevant to this position.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection standards

Root cause

Documentation

Process improvement

Continuous learning

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Control charts

Job description

Quality Control Technician, Fabrication Specialist

Basic Function

Responsible for ensuring that the quality of all fabricated work-in-progress parts and finished product meets the inspection standards for each project/part.

Responsibilities

• 1. Develop and maintain inspection standards for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision, reliability, and accuracy of products.
• 2. Ensure that all equipment being used to inspect product has been properly maintained, calibrated, cleaned, and documented
• 3. Review final drawings, paying close attention to technical requirements and specifications prior to inspecting the product.
• 4. Conduct thorough visual inspections, both internally and externally, using precision measuring tools to determine whether a weldment or piece of equipment meets the applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and specifications. This is done at the supplier’s location as well as in-housein some instances.
• 5. Conduct thorough visual inspections, both internally and externally, using precision measuring tools to determine whether a machined piece of equipment meets the applicable acceptance criteria, codes, standards, and specifications. This is done primarily at our facility.
• 6. Compile and submit daily inspection reports and photographs. Clearly communicate inspection findings and drawing discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• 7. Coordinate with Warehouse Supervisor to release inspected items.
• 8. Place all non-conforming parts on hold and coordinate with the Project Manager, Purchasing, and, when necessary, the Supplier to determine how to resolve the deviation.
• 9. Assist with product assembly as needed. When defects are identified during assembly, determine the root cause and recommend practical corrective actions.
• 10. Conduct supplier visits on an as needed basis to improve quality issues and evaluate vendors for qualifications as a Qualified Supplier. Assist with preparing control charts and reports to monitor supplier performance.
• 11. Maintain surface finish specifications and train internal personnel on their application.
• 12. Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend practical solutions.
• 13. Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with emerging technologies relevant to this position.