Quality Technician

Gilder Search Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Canton, OH is seeking a Quality Technician to perform in-process and finished product inspections of steel poles, ensuring compliance with customer specs and safety standards. You will support production with technical quality knowledge and maintain inspection records.

Responsibilities include MT/UT testing, dimensional audits, VB/VT weld inspection, and documenting all findings. DOT standards experience and Epicor ERP familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; valid driver's license.
• 1–3 years of hands-on Quality Control experience; AWS D1.1.
• Level I or II MT/UT certifications.
• Proficiency with measuring tools (weld gauges, tapes).
• Experience with MT yokes, UT scopes, QC stamps.
• Strong communication with production teams.
• DOT standards experience for traffic/utility structures.
• CWI certification and Epicor ERP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive quality inspections on steel poles.
• Conduct dimensional audits at initial setup.
• Perform Visual Inspection (VT) on all welds.
• Execute MT and UT to identify defects.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and testing reports.
• Report non-conforming products and document deviations.
• Educate production staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE requirements.

Skills

Quality inspections

Dimensional audits

MT testing

UT testing

Documentation

Communication

DOT standards

Welding gauges

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MT yokes

UT scopes

QC stamps

Weld gauges

Epicor ERP

Job description

Who we are

We are a leading manufacturer of specialized steel infrastructure and utility structures.

Quality Technician Role

The Quality Technician performs essential quality inspections on in-process and finished steel products to ensure strict adherence to customer specifications and safety standards. This role exists to maintain structural integrity, verify weld compliance, and support production teams with technical quality expertise. The Quality Control Technician reports directly to the Quality Manager. This position does not have any direct reports.

Quality Technician Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive quality inspections on steel poles
• Conduct dimensional audits at initial setup
• Perform Visual Inspection (VT) on all welds in accordance with industry standards
• Execute Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to identify defects
• Maintain accurate inspection records, resource sheets, and testing reports
• Report and document non-conforming or out-of-specification products
• Educate production staff on established quality standards and procedures
• Adhere to all organization safety policies, daily equipment inspections, and PPE requirements

About You

• Possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent and a valid driver's license
• Hold 1–3 years of hands‑on Quality Control experience, specifically with AWS D1.1 standards
• Maintain Level I or II certifications in Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Demonstrate proficiency using measuring tools, including weld gauges, tape measures, and girth tapes
• Exhibit the ability to effectively use quality tools such as MT yokes, UT scopes, and QC stamps
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with production teams
• Offer experience working with Department of Transportation (DOT) standards for traffic or utility structures
• Show a preference for CWI Certification and familiarity with Epicor ERP systems

Next Steps

If being detail-oriented and safety-conscious describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally pull, push, carry, or lift tools and materials weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to withstand occasional bending, squatting, crouching, and frequent manual handling of tools
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, and humidity
• Required to wear appropriate PPE including steel-toe shoes, gloves, ear protection, a hard hat, and safety glasses

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital or protected veteran status, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.