Maintenance Weld Technician

Job Description – Weld Technician Department Process Engineering Reports to Process Engineering Manager Summary The Weld Technician is in charge of run welding processes to ensure the integrity and quality of products, always seeking to optimize resources and continuous improvement   Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical Job Duties
• Create, modify and maintain Welding Applications using Fanuc.
• Create, modify and maintain PLC AB & Omron backups for welding equipment
• Modify Weld Schedules / Setup Parameters for MIG, Spot & Projection Welding Applications
• Modify Weld Fixtures Setup to improve or correct welds / components position as per drawing specifications
• Create & maintain Weld Schedules, Setup / Changeover and Operator Instructions
• Create and maintain Poke Yoke Systems in Welding Area
• Support Production & Maintenance to troubleshoot and repair the Welding Equipment
• Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Projects for increasing Plant Efficiency and Cost Reductions
• Participate in 8D Discipline Report to implement Process or Product Corrective and / or Preventive Actions
• Create and update Welding PFMEA for various products
• Participate in new welding equipment selection and suggest new welding equipment
• Analyze and make proposals for improvements to the performance indicators that apply to the welding process
• Validate and maintain records of welding control parameters
• Assist in training and methods for welding operations
• Optimize the performance of welding consumables
• Support Plant Quality System
• Active participation in the implementation & development of Environmental Quality Systems
• Participate in commissioning new welding equipment
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS policy CEVPL.00005. Requirements
• Community College Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology or
• Certified Weld Technician from a recognized body or
• 4 years related work experience in a welding manufacturing environment
• PLC Programming experience using Allen Bradley preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• ISO 14000 system.
• Welding Standards
• ISO TS 16949 system
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow guidelines
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
• Strong analytical ability
• Interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Proven good presentation skills
• Must provide own tools Working Conditions
• Physical ability to lift 25lbs
• Manual dexterity required to use on tools and equipment required
• Overtime as required Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements   1.

CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation 2.

Metallurgical 3.

Automation, Allen Bradley & Omron PLC 4.

GD&T 5.

Welding Equipment 6.

Ford, Chrysler, GM Welding Standards 7.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) 8.

Resistance Welding Process, Projection & Spot Welding 9.

MIG Robotic Welding Process 10.

Robots (PANASONIC, ABB, FANUC, MOTOMAN, NACHI) 11.

Device Net configuration 12.

Hydraulics & Pneumatics 13.

Corrective Maintenance 14.

Preventive Maintenance 15.

Lean Manufacturing Concepts 16.

Continuous Improvement 17.

PFMEA & Control Plan 18.

Environmental Standards ISO 14001 19.

Quality Standards ISO TS16949 This job description is not inclusive.

The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.