Utility Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Utility Technician

Location: Canton, OH 44705

Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried Non-Exempt

Schedule: 5 × 10-hour shifts per week with a rotating Saturday

• Typical Weekly Schedule: Approximately 50 hours per week

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a Utility Technician to support production operations by ensuring steel poles and related products meet established quality standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry requirements.

• This hands-on quality-focused position performs inspections throughout the manufacturing process, conducts nondestructive testing, maintains detailed quality records, identifies nonconforming products, and works closely with production personnel to promote consistent quality and compliance.

• The ideal candidate has experience in Quality Control, steel fabrication, welding inspection, and/or nondestructive testing, with a strong understanding of AWS D1.1 standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform quality inspections on manufactured steel poles.

• Conduct dimensional audits during production setup.

• Perform visual weld inspections (VT) in accordance with AWS D1.1.

• Perform Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Levels I and II.

• Perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Levels I and II.

• Maintain accurate quality documentation, including resource sheets and MT/UT reports.

• Identify, document, and report nonconforming or out-of-specification products.

• Communicate quality concerns to appropriate production and leadership personnel.

• Educate production employees on applicable quality standards and requirements.

• Support production teams with quality-related questions and concerns.

• Perform quality checks on both in-process and finished products.

• Use quality and inspection tools accurately and consistently.

• Maintain compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

• Complete other quality-related duties as assigned based on department and production needs.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Valid driver's license.

• 1-3 years of Quality Control experience.

• Experience working with AWS D1.1 standards.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to accurately read and interpret measurements and quality requirements.

• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a production team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and safety.

Nondestructive Testing Experience:

• Candidates should have hands-on experience with:

• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) - Level I & II

• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) - Level I & II

• Visual Testing (VT)

• Weld inspection and evaluation

Quality documentation and inspection reporting:

• Certification in MT and UT is required.

• CWI Certification is preferred.

• Technical Skills & Inspection Equipment

The successful candidate should be comfortable using a variety of inspection and quality-control tools, including:

• Weld gauges

• Adjustable fillet weld gauges

• Tape measures

• Girth tape

• V-WAC gauges

• MT yokes

• UT equipment/scopes

• Flashlights

• Paint markers

• QC stamps

• Red tags

• Other applicable quality-control equipment

• Experience with Epicor is a plus but is not required.

• Knowledge of DOT standards related to traffic and utility structures is also preferred.

What We're Looking For:

• We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and quality-driven

• Safety-conscious

• Reliable and accountable

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

• Confident communicating quality issues to production personnel

• Able to identify problems and escalate nonconforming conditions appropriately

• Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• This is a hands-on manufacturing position and requires the ability to:

• Stand and/or walk for extended periods.

• Frequently handle, hold, grasp, turn, and manipulate tools, equipment, and materials.

• Occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry tools, equipment, or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Bend, squat, and crouch as needed to perform inspections.

• Work in varying environmental conditions, including cold, heat, humidity, and inclement weather.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Complete daily equipment inspections and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality Control or Nondestructive Testing professional to take on a hands-on role supporting the quality of large-scale steel utility and traffic structures.

• If you have experience with MT, UT, VT, AWS D1.1, welding inspection, and manufacturing quality control, we encourage you to apply.

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Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.