About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Welding & Metal Fabrication.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role is a hands-on R&D / QC technician position supporting welding consumables and raw-material testing, product development, and manufacturing quality control for a confidential client in the Welding & Metal Fabrication industry.

• Perform welding tests and evaluate the performance of welding consumables.
• Perform chemical and physical testing of raw materials, coatings, fluxes, and metal samples.
• Prepare laboratory samples and materials for testing.
• Conduct routine quality-control testing and accurately document results.
• Assist in developing and improving welding products and formulations.
• Support troubleshooting and investigations of welding defects, product performance, and material issues.
• Record test data and prepare clear technical reports.
• Maintain laboratory and testing equipment.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and R&D personnel to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Follow company, OSHA, environmental, and laboratory safety requirements.

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Qualifications

• Basic ability to weld — mandatory.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability and willingness to work in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn welding metallurgy, laboratory testing, and welding consumable technology.

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Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field (preferred).
• 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.

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Working Conditions & Safety

• Work in both laboratory and manufacturing plant environments.
• 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.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated salary: $58,284 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.