What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Talnt?
About the Role
The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring fabricated metal products, weldments, and finished assemblies meet strict quality standards and customer specifications. This role supports production by performing inspections, documenting results, and working closely with engineering and operations to maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards. The Quality Technician will play a key role in verifying weld quality, structural integrity, coatings, and precision tolerances for custom metal fabrication projects.
Responsibilities:
- Perform dimensional inspections of fabricated components, weldments, and assemblies using precision measuring tools
- Inspect welds, finishes, and coatings (powder coating, wet painting, blasting) to verify compliance with specifications
- Document inspection findings and maintain accurate records in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements
- Conduct in-process, first-article, and final inspections to ensure quality at every production stage
- Identify and segregate nonconforming material, initiate corrective actions, and assist with root cause analysis
- Support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools and quality equipment
- Collaborate with welders, fabricators, engineers, and production teams to resolve quality issues quickly
- Assist in customer audits, quality system audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Help update inspection plans, work instructions, and quality processes to improve efficiency and compliance
Qualifications:
- Experience in quality control or quality assurance within metal fabrication or structural steel manufacturing
- Proficiency with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and documentation practices
- Knowledge of welding inspection techniques and surface finish requirements
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and recordkeeping
- High school diploma or equivalent
Desired Qualifications:
- Technical degree or certification in Welding, Quality, or Manufacturing Technology
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or related welding inspection certification
- Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Knowledge of powder coating, wet painting, and surface preparation quality standards
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
