Quality Technician - Night Shift

Company Overview: Whirlwind Steel is a premier metal building manufacturer specializing in the design, fabrication, and delivery of top-quality metal structures. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader. This has allowed us to become creators and distributors of buildings and products that people use to live, learn, worship, work, and play.

Job Summary:  The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting materials, components, and completed products to verify they meet established quality standards and specifications. This position works closely with production teams to identify quality concerns, document findings, and help maintain consistent product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished products according to established specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify product quality and workmanship.
• Use measuring and inspection equipment to verify dimensions and product requirements.
• Perform ultrasonic testing (UT) and other applicable inspection methods as required.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality concerns to the appropriate production personnel.
• Review drawings, specifications, and work instructions to verify product requirements.
• Work with production teams to identify the cause of quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Complete inspection reports, quality records, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with internal quality reviews and process improvement activities.
• Help monitor recurring quality issues and communicate trends to appropriate team members.
• Follow established quality, safety, and production procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Dependable and committed to producing quality work.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify problems and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in quality control, inspection, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience with ultrasonic testing (UT) is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Experience using inspection and measurement tools such as tape measures, squares, calipers, and micrometers.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing quality processes and inspection practices.
• Ability to document inspection results accurately.
• Ability to work effectively with production personnel and other departments.
• Ability to work the assigned night shift and overtime as needed.

Benefits: This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Schedule: Night shift, Overtime, including weekends may be required based on production needs.