Quality Control Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- At least three years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with Quality as a primary function is required.
- Experience reading mechanical drawings or prints, inspecting components, and writing technical reports is required.
- Proficiency using standard and metric tape measures, calipers, weld gauges, and other quality and inspection tools is required.
- Must obtain Certified Individual/Quality Authorized Inspector (CI/QAI) and Liquid Penetrant certifications within 90 days in the position.
- Must be able to work in various physical positions, including standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching, and may frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to work in a medium industrial setting with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, industrial odors, gases, chemicals, oil, grease, smoke, dust, noise, vibration, climbing ladders or stairs, and working in close quarters.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
- Understand and adhere to company Quality Control procedures related to overall inspection requirements.
- Cooperate with production personnel and supervision to ensure maximum production with optimum quality as established by management.
- Inspect incoming, in-process, and outgoing material, parts, and assemblies to specifications and mechanical prints, following standard shop practice and/or special instructions.
- Perform specific calibrations, tests, and evaluations for acceptance or rejection determinations according to written instructions, and record the results.
- Initiate internal nonconformance reports (NCRs) and collaborate with Production to correct issues.
- Dispose of rejected material appropriately.
- Assist the Quality Manager and others in completing various projects and implementations.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- Perform inspection upon receipt of materials and recommend disposition.
- Review finished products for conformance to mechanical prints.
- Perform and audit in-process checks to ensure compliance with procedures and ASME Code regulations.
- Work with other departments to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
- A vocational or associate’s degree pertaining to the position is preferred.
About the company
Wieland is a leading supplier of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products. It operates a global network of production sites, service and trading companies, offering a broad portfolio of products, technologies and services from prototype to series production for industries such as automotive, electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning. The company’s high-performance copper materials are used by its business customers to advance future-oriented fields like electromobility, connectivity and urbanisation. Wieland distinguishes itself through long-standing expertise (since 1820), a strong customer focus, technical capability, and a commitment to sustainability. Its goal is to help B2B customers succeed by providing reliable copper solutions for evolving industries and applications.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Neu-Ulm, Germany
Founded
1820
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 Techni-Cast closed, adding aerospace-certified centrifugal casting capacity in California.
- Montpelier’s $27 million expansion adds 43 jobs and ammunition ordnance wire capacity.
- Delaware’s second $15 million facility adds 100 jobs as data-center cooling demand rises.
What critics are saying
- East Alton’s $500 million build risks overruns and commissioning slippage before February 2025.
- Wieland’s 2024 EU antitrust defeat shows regulators block consolidation when competition tightens.
- A failed integration of Techni-Cast, Concast, and Randall would leave overlapping plants and weak synergies.
What makes Wieland unique
- Wieland owns North American casting, machining, and extrusion after Techni-Cast, Morgan Bronze, Concast, Randall.
- Its 2026 Delaware heat-exchanger expansion targets data-center cooling, a sticky industrial demand pocket.
- The 2026 East Alton and Ohio projects deepen domestic copper supply-chain control.
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Company News
Wieland has acquired Techni-Cast LLC, a South Gate, California-based centrifugal-casting foundry. Founded in 1954, the family-owned company operates two production sites with around 100 employees and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and AS9100 certifications for aerospace suppliers. Techni-Cast offers melting, centrifugal casting, heat treatment and precision machining services. The company's equipment includes CNC machines for tight-tolerance machining and conventional lathes for deburring, enabling delivery of fully processed components for critical applications in demanding markets. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Wieland North America plans expansion in Pine Hall North Carolina creating 50 new jobs. Wieland North America plans expansion in Pine Hall North Carolina creating 50 new jobs.Pine Hall, North Carolina — According to state and local development sources, Wieland North America plans to invest $27 Million to expand in Pine Hall. The company is creating 50 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space at 3990 US-311 in Pine Hall, on or about July 1, 2025. According to the company website Wieland is one of the worlds leading suppliers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products. With a global network of production sites, service and trading companies, the company offers a broad product, technology and service portfolio
EAST ALTON - Wieland, a leading global supplier of copper and copper alloy products, has acquired Morgan Bronze Products, Inc., a manufacturer of precision-machined
Wieland North America to spend $500 Million to expand in East Alton Illinois. Wieland North America to spend $500 Million to expand in East Alton Illinois.East Alton, Illinois — According to state and local development sources, Wieland North America plans to invest $500,000,000.00 to build out new space in East Alton. The company plans to occupy the new space at 305 Lewis and Clark Blvd in East Alton, on or about February 1, 2025. According to the company website Wieland is one of the worlds leading suppliers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products. With a global network of production sites, service and trading companies, the company offers a broad product, technology and service portfolio. From prototype to series production, Wieland develops solutions for automotive, electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning and other industries
Wieland has acquired Concast Metal Products Co. and Randall Bearings Inc., thereby further strengthening the Germany-based company's presence in North America's premium copper and copper alloy market segments.