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.