Weld Technician - 3rd shift - $2.00 Shift Premium

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots welding processes, tooling, and equipment and suggests corrective actions to resolve.
• Notifies production leaders of any process improvements being addressed and if workflow deviation is necessary.
• Completes process checks on the manufacturing floor to verify weld compliance and capability.
• Maintains welding process documents. Ensures each workstation has the necessary and accurate documentation.
• Runs capability studies and documents appropriately.
• Trains manufacturing personnel on process changes or updates.
• Assists in launches by following sample parts and new jobs through production. Ensures each new part is placed in quarantine and inspected appropriately.
• Analyzes scrap and rework and suggests corrective action.
• Assists weld operators and welders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality workmanship.
• Physical stamina to work in various positions for extended periods.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.

Experience Requirements

• Three years professional welding experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand. Often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate machinery over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection must be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).