Quality Technician

Diversified Manufacturing Inc; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Health savings account

Generous paid time off

401k plan

Business casual, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Diversified Manufacturing Inc is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure heat exchangers, vessels and components meet ASME BPVC and customer specs. You will inspect materials, weldments, and assemblies, maintaining records and supporting CAPA initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on QA in fabrication environments with NDT exposure and a focus on traceability, documentation, and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2–5 years of fabrication or manufacturing experience, preferably with pressure vessels or heat exchangers.
• Working knowledge of ASME BPVC (Section VIII preferred).
• Familiarity with welding processes and weld inspection requirements.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and fabrication documents.
• Proficiency with inspection and measurement tools and NDT concepts.

Responsibilities

• Performs dimensional, visual, and functional inspections on raw materials, welded parts and finished assemblies.
• Verifies compliance with ASME BPVC, customer specs, and internal quality standards.
• Inspects welds and assists with NDT methods such as PT, MT, UT, and RT.
• Reviews material certifications (MTRs) and ensures traceability of materials.
• Conducts in-process inspections during cutting, forming, welding, machining, and assembly.
• Maintains inspection records and data books for customer turnover packages.
• Identifies nonconformances and supports root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Supports pressure testing activities and verifies results meet code requirements.
• Performs internal audits and assists with external audits from customers or regulators.
• Collaborates with engineering, welding supervisors, and production teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensures safety compliance and adherence to quality procedures on the shop floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Reading drawings

NDT knowledge

GMAW/GTAW knowledge

ASME BPVC knowledge

Communication

Measurement tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in welding or quality

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Height gauges

Job description

Company Overview:

Diversified Manufacturing has been a premier provider of heat transfer technology, weldments, and fabricated metal components since 1955. Our talented team provides engineering, metal fabrication, machining, and integration services to businesses globally.

Position Summary:

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and related components meet all applicable quality standards, engineering specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role supports inspection, testing, and documentation processes in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), customer specifications, and internal quality systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs dimensional, visual, and functional inspections on raw materials, fabricated components, weldments, and finished assemblies.


• Verifies compliance with ASME BPVC, customer specifications, and internal quality standards.


• Inspects welds for conformance using visual inspection techniques and assist with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as PT, MT, UT, and RT.


• Reviews material certifications (MTRs) and ensure proper traceability of materials throughout the manufacturing process.


• Conducts in-process inspections during fabrication stages including cutting, forming, welding, machining, and assembly.


• Maintains inspection and test records, including inspection reports, logs, and documentation required for data books and customer turnover packages.


• Identifies nonconformances and assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).


• Supports pressure testing activities (hydrostatic and pneumatic) and verify results meet code and project requirements.


• Performs internal audits and support external audits from customers or regulatory bodies.


• Collaborates with engineering, welding supervisors, and production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.


• Ensures compliance with safety requirements and quality procedures on the shop floor.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification in welding, manufacturing, or quality preferred.


• 2–5 years of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment, preferably involving pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or heavy industrial equipment.


• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII preferred).


• Familiarity with welding processes (GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW) and weld inspection requirements.


• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, P&IDs, weld maps, and fabrication documents.


• Proficiency with inspection and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges).


• Knowledge of NDT methods and inspection techniques.


• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.


• Understanding of material traceability, heat numbers, and certification requirements.


• Familiarity with quality tools such as root cause analysis, SPC, and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Effective communication skills to interact with shop personnel, engineers, and inspectors.

What We Offer:

We offer a quality and customer-focused environment with the opportunity to make a difference and work with all levels of employees. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance


• Health savings account


• Generous paid time off


• 10 paid holidays


• A robust 401k plan


• A business casual, team-oriented, and innovative work environment