Entry-Level R&D / QC Technician – Welding
Job Title:QC Technician
Department: Research & Development / Quality Control
Industry: Welding & Metal Fabrication
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level R&D / QC Technician to join our team in the welding manufacturing industry.
This is a hands-on position combining welding, laboratory testing, quality control, and product development. The successful candidate will support the testing and development of welding consumables and raw materials while working closely with our R&D, Quality, and Production teams.
This position is well suited for a recent graduate in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field who has practical welding experience. We will also consider candidates with strong welding experience and the technical aptitude to learn laboratory and quality-control processes.
Basic welding ability is mandatory for this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform welding tests and evaluate the performance of welding consumables.
- Perform chemical and physical testing of raw materials, welding consumables, coatings, fluxes, and metal samples.
- Prepare laboratory samples and materials for testing.
- Conduct routine quality-control testing and accurately document results.
- Assist with the development and improvement of welding products and formulations.
- Support troubleshooting and investigation of welding defects, product performance, and material issues.
- Record test data and prepare clear technical reports.
- Maintain laboratory and testing equipment.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, and R&D personnel to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
- Follow all company, OSHA, environmental, and laboratory safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Basic ability to weld mandatory.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Ability and willingness to work in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document test results.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn welding metallurgy, laboratory testing, and welding consumable technology.
Preferred Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
- Previous laboratory, welding, manufacturing, or industrial experience.
- Knowledge of welding processes and metallurgy.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, pH analysis, or metallurgical testing.
- Experience with analytical equipment such as ICP or XRF.
- Understanding of metal alloys, welding consumables, or corrosion testing.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and industry standards.
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Working Conditions
- Laboratory and manufacturing plant environment.
- May require use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and respirators.
- Standing for extended periods and handling chemical materials may be required.
