QC Welder/Fabricator Technician
Location
Burlington, NC
Wage
$27/hr
Employment Type
Contract
Required Skills & Certifications
Posted on October 13, 2026
Location
Burlington, NC
Wage
$27/hr
Employment Type
Contract
Posted on October 13, 2026
Job Title: Quality Control Welder/Fabricator TechnicianLocation: Burlington, NCShift: 2nd Shift 4:30pm-1:00amPay: $27/hour We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Welder/Fabricator Technician to inspect welded and fabricated metal components, verify workmanship, and ensure products meet quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have welding and fabrication knowledge, the ability to identify defects, and experience using measuring tools and interpreting blueprints. Key Responsibilities:Inspect welded joints, metal components, and fabricated assemblies for defects, cracks, porosity, and inconsistencies.Verify weld quality, dimensions, alignment, and overall workmanship against blueprints, drawings, and specifications.Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings.Use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.Perform visual inspections and document findings, defects, and quality issues.Identify nonconforming materials or workmanship and communicate issues to welding and fabrication teams.Work with welders and fabricators to address quality concerns and support corrective actions.Verify that materials and finished products meet established quality and safety requirements.Maintain accurate inspection records and production documentation.Follow company procedures, safety guidelines, and PPE requirements.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Required Qualifications & Skills:Previous experience in welding, metal fabrication, quality control, or a related manufacturing environment.Knowledge of welding processes, weld defects, and fabrication techniques.Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols.Experience using precision measuring tools and inspection equipment.Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality issues.Basic computer skills and accurate recordkeeping.Good communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.Dependable attendance and commitment to workplace safety.Preferred Qualifications:Experience inspecting steel or metal products.Familiarity with MIG, TIG, or Stick welding processes.Experience with dimensional inspections and verifying tolerances.Knowledge of welding codes, quality standards, and corrective action procedures.Welding or fabrication training, certifications, or relevant technical education.Physical Requirements:Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform inspections for extended periods.Ability to lift and move materials as required.Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with appropriate PPE. #LIND26
At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 21% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across North Carolina, where the middle half runs $23–$34/hr across 35 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 34% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Burlington, NC, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across North Carolina as a whole we're tracking 96 other active welding openings from 49 employers. Browse welding jobs across North Carolina.
The most active employers in North Carolina at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (13), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (8), and Environmental Air Systems (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
This posting calls for MIG, TIG, and Stick 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.
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