Welder

QAI Laboratories Inc; Medley Mobile Homes (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

QAI Laboratories Inc. in Medley, FL is seeking a Senior Welder/Technician to read drawings, weld components, and lead a small team in a manufacturing testing environment. You will set up welding operations, verify measurements, and build fixtures while reporting to management.

The role requires several years of welding and tool experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to work on site in Medley, FL. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures.
• 3+ years of experience using electrical or manual tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Good knowledge of and adherence with safety standards.
• Forklift experience or certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints/drawings and plan layouts and procedures.
• weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Set up components for welding and align them using calipers or rulers.
• Lead a small team and assist senior technicians as assigned.
• Build test fixtures and assemblies; document reports to clients.

Skills

Team player

Critical thinker

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Welding equipment

Safety equipment/tools

Forklift experience

Hand tools handling

Job description

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Full Time Technical Medley, FL, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1065

QAI Job Number: QAI-MIAMI-Sr.Weld/TECHNBP08242026

LOCATION: Medley, FL

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

CATEGORY: Building Products

BACKGROUND:

QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business.

DUTIES:

• Read blueprints/drawings and plan layouts and procedures
• Take and read measurements
• Always follow specifications and instructions for maximum efficiency
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or machinery to be used
• Set up components for welding
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Repair machinery or report damages on machines and equipment
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Able to lead a small team
• Building of test fixtures and assemblies
• Dismantling test chambers and uninstalling products
• Execution of provided work instructions
• Assisting Senior technicians as assigned
• Clean up, organization of inventory
• Written and verbal reports to clients and management
• Someone willing/able/interested in learning and growing from within the organization
• Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee

QUALIFICATION:

• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required, other programs an asset)
• Safe working practice with tools associated with construction
• or similar role in a construction setting
• 3+ years of experience using a variety of welding equipment, machinery and procedures.
• 3+ years of experience in using electrical or manual tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Good knowledge of and adherence with safety standards
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Forklift operator, counterbalance and high reach
• Scissor lift operator

Key Technical Competence:

• Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.
• Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.
• Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.
• Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.
• Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.
• Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.

Additional Assets include:

• Forklift experience or certification
• Certified Welding and Fabrication
• Previous experience in construction industry
• OHSA 10

At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in people’s lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.