What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Engineering Technician (CWI) position at United Alloy?
ABOUT UNITED ALLOY
United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers. UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.
CULTURE
United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.
United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.
Be a part of an exciting growth initiative as we expand our operations with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Union, OH. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization and building a strong foundation for success.
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Weld Engineering Technician’s primary function will be to support welding functions and authorize production after successful weld inspection. The Weld Engineering Technician will perform duties including the inspection of First Article (FA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) products with the associated reporting. The Weld Engineering Technician will work to ensure that the products shipped meet the expectations of the customer and are delivered right the first time including any of the associated identification and documentation requirements. Duties will also include efforts to maximize weld productivity utilizing various weld processes and equipment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Conducts D1.1 and D1.3 testing for new hires or the recertification of welders as needed
- Participate in the creation of welding procedures and welding techniques standardizing welding to D1.1 and D1.3 specifications
- Participates in the selection of new welding equipment in conjunction with the weld council and participates in welding equipment calibration and preventative maintenance activities
- Provide support as a CWI as required to verify, validate and approve welding
- Weld training specifications
- Weld equipment specifications and implementation
- Responsible for the ongoing calibration of welding equipment as identified in the Calibration System
- Participates in the weld audit process to verify that the welding procedures are as specified and are qualified, and that welding is performed as required to the applicable procedure.
- Partner with the supervisory team to identify welders who need specific training or upskilling.
- Provide necessary assistance to welders who do not meet minimum quality and efficiency requirements so they again meet/exceed quality and efficiency levels
- Maintain records, inspection results, and welder performance documentation
- Evaluates new developments in the industry for possible application to processes.
- Work independently with little supervision while still delivering excellent results on time.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus an additional one (1) year of formal preparation
- Must be an American Welding Society (AWS) CWI
- Experienced in stainless, aluminum and mild structural steel welding with a solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes and explicit knowledge of our welding, principles/ practices/equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Detail oriented, with exceptional problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
- Proficient at working well under pressure, multitasking and prioritizing
- Must be able to navigate in a Windows based computer environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Willingness to work flexible hours with a changing work schedule as needed to support production
- 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This will be an onsite position in Union, Ohio.
- Occasional travel may be required, approximately 10%.
- If selected for the role, a background check will be conducted.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive starting wages, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and a variety of exciting perks.
- Medical, dental and vision
- Generous Responsible Time Off (RTO) policy
- 401(k) with company match
- Key Employee Incentive Plan (KEIP) Bonus Structure
- Paid training
- Company paid holidays