Welding Engineer

Welding Engineer

Location-Onsite full time/IL-Decatur

Skills - heavy welding experience , Fabrication , Robot Operator/Programmer experience,

Typical task breakdown:

·         Welding Robot Programmer, Welding Technician is responsible for troubleshooting welding robot issues to minimize machine downtime.

·         Assist in training new robot operators, communicating with both the Section Manager and 1^st shift Programmer observations made during shift.

·         Teaching and guiding less experienced welders with proper welding technique, welding defect identification, welding defect remediation and general welding process troubleshooting.

·         Enabling the Value Stream’s PQVC goals to be met.

·         Candidates need to have previous robot programming or has operated a robot before and manual welding background.

·         This job will be robot/manual welding support on off-shift.

·         Must be able to trouble shoot robot errors and help out with manual welding and tooling questions.

Interaction with team:

·         Candidate will report directly to the Fabrication Manufacturing Engineering group.

Work environment:

Shop floor.

Education & Experience Required:

·         2-years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

·         2-year technical degree desired but not required.

·         Proven ability to work safely.

·         Must exhibit exemplary attendance.

Technical Skills

(Required)

·         Extensive hands-on heavy welding experience of at least 2-years with the GMAW process.

·         Robot Operator/Programmer experience.

·         Previous weld teaching experience desired.

·         Action oriented problem solver.

Soft Skills

(Required)

·         Ability to train/motivate others.

·         Approachable and maintain composure under stress.

·         Exceptional communication skills with all functional groups.