Job Description

Universal Hose and Braid is a world leader in metal hose assemblies. We are located in the South Chicagoland area. We are seeking a dynamic Quality Manager as we continue to grow. The ideal candidate must be a critical thinker who will proactively improve the customer service experience of the company.

Website: www.universalhb.com Location: South Holland, IL

The primary duties of the quality technician are to complete inspections, perform specified tests, complete product certificates & documentation, and to ensure that the product development and manufacturing process is adhered. The technician will be responsible for performing tests on products at various stages of production to ensure that customer specifications are being met and company and product quality standards are followed. General duties and responsibilities typically include:

Read and understand blueprints/drawings for all hose product offerings Create process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with welders and test personnel Document control of all inbound materials from vendors and maintain material traceability for each production order Ensure that all of the quality check procedures are followed during the hose and hose assembly production phase Monitor and maintain the 02 and cryogenic cleaning system and ensure that cleaning agent maintains correct level of titration or other monitoring Support personnel to complete visual inspections, non-destructive tests and pressure tests on hose products and complete vacuum with helium leak checks on products Support cleaning system personnel to complete product cleaning tasks, and inspect product for final cleanliness, (wipe test, black light test, etc.), complete product packaging and labelling for shipment Correct any deficiencies or corrections required in the product process flow

Quality Technician skills and qualifications:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to read blueprints/ drawing and establish an ordered method of assembly Knowledge of metallurgy and which materials are typically joined (carbon steel grades, stainless steel grades and nickel-based alloys) Knowledge of various welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, arc, and oxy-fuel welding. Primary focus for this job is TIG welding. Knowledge of industry testing standards and codes, including ASME, AWS, and certifications to ANT-TC-1A for non-destructive testing.

Quality Technician education and training requirements

Industry experience and background in the required skills is preferred over formal education. Preferred experience and certified training as follow: AWS certified weld inspection SNT-TC-1A Non-destructive testing(Liquid Penetrant Testing) Liquid Oxygen Safety Training and Product Cleaning ASNT - Helium Leak Detection

This position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality role associated with welding, fabrication and product testing

How this job compares in South Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Illinois currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$40/hr across 230 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in South Chicago, IL

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in South Chicago, IL, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 352 other active welding openings from 205 employers. Browse welding jobs across Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (17), Staff on Site (13), and S&C Electric Company (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $39/hr, Skokie at $35/hr, and Elk Grove Village at $34/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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