Weld Technician

SUMMARY: The Weld Inspector is responsible for executing and supporting all aspects of the organization’s welding quality assurance processes. This role audits, inspects, and evaluates weld quality to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. The Weld Inspector serves as a critical liaison between manufacturing and quality teams, supporting Utilimaster’s quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Welding Quality & Compliance · Ensure all weld quality activities comply with internal policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. · Audit and inspect welds for defects across all welded components, including sub-floors, liftgates, side steps, and other welded structures or equipment. · 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. Data, Analysis & Continuous Improvement · 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 in-process and final inspections. Containment & Corrective Actions · 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. Cross-Functional & Additional Quality Support · Assist with additional quality audits as directed, including but not limited to: o Chassis, box, underbody, and torque inspections o Incoming receiving inspections o NCDR cage organization o Wiring inspections and yard audits · 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.