The Shyft Group

Overview

The Weld Technician is responsible for executing and supporting all aspects of the organization’s welding quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. This role serves as a critical liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, supporting Utilimaster’s quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all weld quality activities comply with internal policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Audit and inspect welds for defects across all welded components.
• 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.
• 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 inspections.
• 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.
• Assist with additional quality audits as directed.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k