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The Bradley Group; Welcome (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Personnel, Inc. seeks a Quality Technician to ensure product quality from material receipt to final shipment. You will verify drawings, weld symbols, and control plans, and support root-cause analysis in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

You will document PPAP/ISIR, maintain ISO/IATF quality systems, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and Lean. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Quality, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in a fabrication or welding environment with a focus on quality inspection or assurance.
• Strong understanding of steel grades, welding processes, and fabrication methods.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and weld symbol interpretation.
• Experience operating and programming CMM or Faro Arm (training provided).
• Knowledge of PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, and MSA is an asset.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to ERP or quality management.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections to verify conformance to drawings, weld symbols, and control plans.
• Identify and document non-conforming materials and initiate corrective actions with Production and Engineering.
• Support root cause analysis and participate in problem-solving meetings.
• Complete PPAP, ISIR, and dimensional layout reports as required by customer or internal standards.
• Create and maintain quality system documentation in ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001.
• Prepare and present quality data, trends, and performance metrics to management.
• Ensure outgoing shipments meet customer quality and documentation requirements.
• Maintain calibration records and accuracy of inspection and test equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects (5S, Kaizen, Lean) and promote safe practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Weld symbol interpretation

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Quality/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tools

CMM

Faro Arm

MS Excel

ERP exposure

Job description

The Quality Technician plays a critical role in maintaining and improving product quality throughout all stages of the fabrication process — from raw material receipt to final assembly and shipment. This position ensures compliance with engineering drawings, control plans, and customer specifications, supports root cause analysis, and drives continuous improvement to strengthen product integrity and customer satisfaction. The Quality Technician reports to the Quality Supervisor/Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspection and Verification

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of fabricated and welded steel components to verify conformance to engineering drawings, weld symbols, and control plan requirements.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Identify and document non-conforming materials (NCMs); initiate and track corrective actions in collaboration with Production and Engineering.
• Support root cause analysis and participate in problem solving meetings to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Documentation and Reporting

• Complete PPAP, ISIR, and dimensional layout reports as required by customer or internal standards.
• Create and maintain quality system documentation in compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Prepare and present quality data, trends, and performance metrics to management.
• Ensure all outgoing shipments meet customer quality and documentation requirements.

Equipment and Calibration

• Maintain calibration records and ensure accuracy of all inspection and test equipment.

Continuous Improvement and Safety

• Support continuous improvement projects, including 5S, Kaizen, and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized inspection area and promote safe working practices throughout the plant.

Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Post-secondary education in Quality, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or equivalent hands-on experience in steel fabrication.
• 2–5 years of experience in a fabrication or welding environment with a focus on quality inspection or assurance.
• Strong understanding of steel grades, welding processes, and fabrication methods.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, GD&T, and weld symbol interpretation.
• Experience operating and programming CMM or Faro Arm equipment (training provided if needed).
• Knowledge of PPAP, Control Plans, FMEA, and MSA is an asset.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and exposure to ERP or quality management.