Senior Welder & Technician – Building Products

QAI Laboratories; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

QAI Laboratories in Medley, FL is seeking a Sr. Welder / Technician to join the Building Products team. The role involves reading blueprints, assembling test fixtures, and performing welding with manual or semi-automatic equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in welding, strong safety practices, and the ability to work under tight timelines. You will lead a small team and contribute to high-quality product testing and certification services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience using welding equipment, machinery and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) knowledge.
• Forklift operator certification is a plus.
• Safety standards adherence required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints/drawings and plan layouts and procedures.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment.
• Set up components for welding and align them accurately.
• Repair machinery or report damages on machines and equipment.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures.
• Lead a small team when needed.
• Build test fixtures and assemblies.
• Dismantle test chambers and document results.

Skills

Welding

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Tool handling

Team leadership

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Forklift operation

Calipers & measurement

Education

No formal education stated

Tools

Welding equipment

Calipers

Rulers

Power tools

Forklift certification

Test fixtures

Job description

QAI Laboratories in Medley, FL is seeking a Sr. Welder / Technician to join the Building Products team. The role involves reading blueprints, assembling test fixtures, and performing welding with manual or semi-automatic equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in welding, strong safety practices, and the ability to work under tight timelines. You will lead a small team and contribute to high-quality product testing and certification services.