Welding Technician - 3rd Shift

Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of the set-up and operation of the welding equipment used in the production of high-quality welded parts. Monitors welding process and maintains accurate documentation to ensure product confirms to customer requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Verify job set-up to schedule

Verify equipment on hand to perform job function

Assist with job changeovers

Print required paperwork, set-ups and routings

Remove and tag scrap per company policy (parts and re-shear)

Tag Tracking System management

FIFO inventory - WIP and finished goods

Keep laser lines loaded with the proper WIP material

Move finished goods material to the proper location and stack as needed

Band/wrap (paper) pallets per customer requirements

Learn to run all laser lines as back-up operator

Inspect product as per instructions & routings

Verify process set-up in accordance to set-up sheets

Complete necessary record on documentation relating to inspection, TPM, job set-up and other required paperwork

Responsible for product quality

Supervisory Responsibilities

This person is not responsible for supervising others.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

1+ years of machine operation experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

Mechanical and electrical aptitude - preferred

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Ability to operate mobile equipment (forklift)

Additional Competencies

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to understand basic math and have the ability to use a calculator and tape measure (metric / standard tolerancing)

Must be able to make good judgment decisions concerning parts, quality, etc.

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include walking, sitting, standing, bending, squatting, twisting, and climbing throughout the day. Lifting up to 30 lbs. is often required.

Work Environment

While performing this job, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. This includes safety glasses with side shields, gloves, hearing protection, and arm guards pulled up above the elbows.

Environment is a typical manufacturing facility where noise levels from stamping presses can be excessive. Regular exposure to the elements is expected, cold in the winter and heat in the summer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.