Quality Control Weld Technician

ADP, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Magic Tilt Trailers in Clearwater, FL is seeking a QC Weld Technician to perform visual, dimensional, and workmanship inspections of aluminum and steel weldments throughout the manufacturing process. The role ensures welded components conform to approved drawings, WPS, and company quality standards.

The incumbent will verify weld quality at production hold points, document findings, participate in root-cause investigations, and support continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and rework.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in quality control, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication processes; aluminum preferred.
• Advanced computer skills; AWS Welding Certificates D1.1 or D1.2.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspection of aluminum and steel welds during production.
• Assist with development and maintenance of visual weld acceptance standards.
• Verify welds against engineering drawings, WPS, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, intermittent welds, and other weld configurations.
• Identify visible welding discontinuities and workmanship concerns.
• Verify weld quality on both aluminum and carbon steel components and assemblies.
• Identify distortion, twisting, bowing, or misalignment due to welding or fabrication.
• Record inspection results electronically.
• Communicate findings through weekly team meetings.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Quality control

Welding

Fabrication processes

Aluminum

Education

AWS Welding Certificate D1.1

AWS Welding Certificate D1.2

Job description

The QC Weld Technician is responsible for performing visual, dimensional, and workmanship inspections of aluminum and steel weldments throughout the manufacturing process. The position verifies that welded components and assemblies conform to approved engineering drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), established company quality standards, and applicable documented acceptance criteria.

This position does not require Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform visual inspection of aluminum and steel welds during production and at designated inspection points.
• Assist with development and maintenance of visual weld acceptance standards using actual production examples.
• Verify welds against approved engineering drawings, WPS requirements, work instructions, and established acceptance criteria.
• Inspect fillet welds, groove welds, intermittent welds, and other weld configurations applicable to production.
• Identify visible welding discontinuities and workmanship concerns.
• Verify weld quality on both aluminum and carbon steel components and assemblies.
• Identify distortion, twisting, bowing, or misalignment resulting from welding or fabrication.
• Perform non‑destructive testing.
• Use and maintain inspection equipment.
• Verify inspection equipment is within its required calibration or verification period before use.
• Classify inspection findings according to established company standards as a “Pass, Rework/Repair or Hold for Review”.
• Clearly document the location and nature of identified defects.
• Communicate findings through weekly team meetings.
• Re‑inspect and verify that required repairs or rework have been completed.
• Perform inspections at designated manufacturing hold points.
• Identify repetitive weld quality issues and communicate trends to Quality and Production leadership.
• Assist Production in identifying workmanship issues before they become repeated defects.
• Record inspection results electronically.
• Participate in root cause investigations as requested.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing weld defects, rework, scrap, and warranty issues.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to accurately document inspection findings.
• Ability to communicate quality concerns professionally with welders, supervisors, Engineering, and Quality personnel.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and confirm parts are measured against blueprints.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in quality control ; preferably in manufacturing. Working knowledge of welding and fabrication processes. Experience welding or quality control with aluminum preferred.

Computer Skills: Advanced

Certificates & Licenses: AWS Welding Certificate D1.1 and or D1.2

Other Requirements

• English is primary language; bilingual preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

LIFT/CARRY

FREQUENCY

Stand

C

Walk

C

Sit

O

Up to 50lbs.

O

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Climb

O

N

Squat or Kneel

O

F

N (Not Applicable)

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Employees must wear steel-toed boots, must wear protective eyewear, hearing protection, or any other protective equipment as required by the position. This position may work in outdoors during inclement weather and/or extreme heat.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in an open building/outdoor setting, in all weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and evening shifts. Work is often performed in an urgent manner with stressful situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Employee Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

Human Resources: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Magic Tilt Trailers (Magic Tilt) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Magic Tilt complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.