Weld Analyzer/Lab Technician - 3rd shift

Multimatic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a detail‑oriented Quality Technician to test production and pre‑production welds, ensuring conformance to specifications. The role requires self-direction and minimal supervision, with duties across destructive testing, documentation, and data entry.

Candidate must be prepared for occasional travel in support of the Quality Department and MNH commitments. High school or GED plus 2 years related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are required (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Welding and plasma cutting experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform Destructive Cut & Etch testing on production MIG welds.
• Perform Rockwell hardness testing as required (infrequent).
• Test Resistance Spot welds and Resistance Projection nuts/studs.
• Assist Quality Manager and Metallurgist as assigned.
• Document testing procedures and results; file and maintain reports.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Welding

Plasma Cutting

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years experience in field

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WITHOUT CURRENT OR FUTURE VISA SPONSORSHIP

SUMMARY

Testing of production / pre-production parts to measure conformance to Multimatic and customer specifications regarding MIG and resistance welds. Must be self-directed and work well with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform Destructive Cut & Etch testing on production MIG welds.
• Perform Rockwell hardness testing as required. (infrequent)
• Perform destructive testing on Resistance Spot welds and Resistance Projection nuts/studs.
• Perform Quality Engineer driven testing as required. (IE measure depth of scratch in a bar)
• Manage Discrepant Weld Reports including emailing and the generation/data entry/ and saving of reports in Excel.
• Document testing procedures and results
• File and maintain in-process inspection reports.
• Assist the Quality Manager and Metallurgist as assigned.
• Conduct oneself in a professional and technical manner that positively impacts the Quality Department and MNH as a whole

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Basic computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook)
• Welding & Plasma Cutting (desired)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A High School diploma or GED. Minimum two (2) years general or specific experience in this field.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents and statutes from jurisdictional agencies and governmental units, procedure and policy manuals, contracts and agreements.

Ability to write instructions, procedures, policies, reports and various correspondences.

Ability to speak and present effectively in one-on-one, and in small and large group settings, as well as before customers, government and regulatory agencies.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis for variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding and create instructions, reports and analysis from data or statues furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Interpret and apply laws and regulations to situations.

Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to communicate with diverse personalities is tactful, mature and flexible. Good reasoning abilities, sound judgment, resourceful and well organized. The ability to establish credibility and be decisive, while supporting personnel and the organizations preferences and priorities. Ability to compromise with coworkers regarding disagreements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee may need to be available during off hours if needed, and have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near machinery and moving parts. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The employee will be required to travel and stay overnight on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but will be loud when in the production environment.

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As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.