Welder & Technician

QAI Laboratories; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

QAI Laboratories is seeking a skilled Sr. Welder and Technician to join their Building Products team in Medley, FL. The ideal candidate will be experienced in welding, able to read blueprints, and proficient with power tools. This full-time position offers a chance to work within a respected testing and inspection body, contributing to quality building products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a construction setting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Experience using electrical or manual tools.

Responsibilities

• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment.
• Read blueprints and plan layouts.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces to discover flaws.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Teamwork

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Safe Working Practices

Education

3+ years in welding or similar role

Forklift certification

Certified Welding and Fabrication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Various welding equipment

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QAI Job Number: QAI-MIAMI-Sr.Weld/TECHNBP06262025

JOB TITLE: Sr. Welder and Technician – Building Products

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.

We are looking for a Sr. Welder / Technician to join our Building Products team in Medley, FL. Our ideal candidate is someone who is good with their hands, can handle power tools, is reliable and/or has had prior experience in the construction industry.

DUTIES:The successful candidate will perform, but not limited to, the following 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:The successful candidate will have:

• Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required, other programs an asset)
• Safe working practice with tools associated with construction
• 3+ years of experience as welder 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.

NOTE: No sponsorship is available.

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