Weld Technician

The Shyft Group, Inc.; Landisville (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Aebi Schmidt Group is seeking a Weld Technician to support welding quality assurance in Landisville, PA. The role audits and inspects welds, ensuring compliance with internal standards and customer requirements while coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams.

Responsibilities include developing weld qualifications, maintaining procedures, and tracking welder qualifications. Candidates should have at least 2 years in weld inspections and experience with manual and robotic MIG welds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Technical Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of weld inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting manual and robotic MIG welds (aluminum and stainless).
• Industry-recognized welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weld quality & compliance: ensure activities meet internal policies, customer requirements, and standards.
• Audit and inspect welds across components including sub-floors, liftgates, and frames.
• Verify weld compliance with industry and organizational standards.
• Develop, administer, and document weld qualification tests for welders.
• Prepare and maintain weld procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Maintain welder qualification tracking and documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Weld Technician | Landisville, PA
Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $30.00 - 30.00

What you’ll do:

SUMMARY:
The Weld Inspector is responsible for executing and supporting all aspects of the organization’s welding quality assurance processes. This role audits, inspects, and evaluates weld quality to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. The Weld Inspector serves as a critical liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, supporting Utilimaster’s quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welding Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all weld quality activities comply with internal policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Audit and inspect welds for defects across all welded components, including sub-floors, liftgates, side steps, and other welded structures or equipment.
• Verify weld compliance with applicable industry and organizational standards.
• Develop, administer, and document weld qualification tests for new and existing welders.
• Prepare and maintain weld procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain welder qualifications, including grading and process qualification tracking.

Data, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Document weld defects and inspection results in the plant’s internal database.
• Analyze weld defect data from audit stations to identify trends and root causes.
• Participate in problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts to drive defect reduction.
• Support Quality Engineering with data collection, analysis, and reporting for in-process and final inspections.

Containment & Corrective Actions

• Facilitate containment actions when non-conforming welds are identified.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively and verified for effectiveness.
• Assist with quality alerts and follow-up activities.

Cross-Functional & Additional Quality Support

• Assist with additional quality audits as directed, including but not limited to:
• Chassis, box, underbody, and torque inspections
• Incoming receiving inspections
• NCDR cage organization
• Wiring inspections and yard audits
• Support layered process audits, corrective action audits, and non-conforming material control activities.
• Collaborate on error-proofing solutions, inspection equipment development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you need to be successful:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate or Technical Degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing weld inspections in a manufacturing environment
• Experience inspecting manual and robotic MIG welds, including aluminum and stainless steel
• Industry-recognized welding certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in blueprint reading and use of inspection and measurement tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Minitab experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and team-oriented

Why Aebi Schmidt Group?

Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That’s why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance—so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

Who we are:

T he Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows, we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi Schmidt Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable efficient and effective operations. Whether you’re behind the wheel of a snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at you.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at [e-mail].

Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer

Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.