Welder

Location: Medley

QAI Job Number: QAI-MIAMI-Sr.Weld/TECHNBP

JOB TITLE:

Welder & Technician – Building Products

LOCATION:

Medley, FLNUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

CATEGORY:
Building ProductsBACKGROUND:

QAI laboratories is a testing, inspection and certification organization providing services to manufacturers of Electrical Products, Building Products, Vehicles, Factory Built Structures and other regulated products. Recognition of the QAI name and logo have grown significantly over the past few years resulting in significant expansion of the business.

We are looking for a Sr. Welder / Technician to join our Building Products team in Medley, FL. Our ideal candidate is someone who is good with their hands, can handle power tools, is reliable and/or has had prior experience in the construction industry.

DUTIES:
The successful candidate will perform, but not limited to, the following duties:

Welder:

Read blueprints/drawings and plan layouts and procedures

Take and read measurements

Always follow specifications and instructions for maximum efficiency

Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment

Determine the appropriate welding equipment or machinery to be used

Set up components for welding

Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces

Repair machinery or report damages on machines and equipment

Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws

Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Work under strict timelines

Able to lead a small team

Technician:

Building of test fixtures and assemblies

Dismantling test chambers and uninstalling products

Execution of provided work instructions

Assisting Senior technicians as assigned

Clean up, organization of inventory

Written and verbal reports to clients and management

Someone willing/able/interested in learning and growing from within the organization

Other duties as assigned by the manager or its designee

QUALIFICATION:

The successful candidate will have:

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required, other programs an asset)
Safe working practice with tools associated with constructionor similar role in a construction setting3+ years of experience using a variety of welding equipment, machinery and procedures.
3+ years of experience in using electrical or manual tools

Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings

Good knowledge of and adherence with safety standards

Attention to detail

Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

Team player

Good time-management skills

Great interpersonal and communication skills

Forklift operator, counterbalance and high reach

Scissor lift operator

Key Technical Competence:

Accepts instruction and follows it for testing outside of their general scope of knowledge and experience.

Able to grasp general concepts in a field of testing and apply it to specific test methods.

Able to perform simple testing and as knowledge grows in a specific field of testing graduates to more complex testing methods.

Seeks assistance and knowledge from more senior personnel when a specific requirement is outside of their general scope of knowledge.

Good working knowledge of the test methods in their specific discipline.

Able to multi-task with some degree of efficiency and accuracy.

Maintains a sense of ownership and responsibility for projects assigned to them.

Additional Assets include:

Forklift experience or certification

Certified Welding and Fabrication Previous experience in construction industryOHSA 10

Join our Team! Learn, Develop, Grow!

At QAI, you will have the opportunity to put your aptitude, experience, knowledge, and desire to learn to the test. We make a difference in people’s lives through the work we do as a top-notch Product Testing, Certification, and Inspection body whilst providing rewarding careers for our employees.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

QAI Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

NOTE:

No sponsorship is available.**
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