Jig & Fixture Technician

About the role

Performs a variety of duties and welding tasks using appropriate type design data for fabrication of jigs and fixtures for complex marine components and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble weld fixtures, holding fixtures, saw jigs, drill jigs, according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform TIG structural welding of complex, intricate aluminum, and stainless-steel parts.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as but not limited to saws, grinders, and ironworkers.
• Inspect finished tools for quality and accuracy and make necessary adjustments.
• Function as liaison between Engineering and production departments.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and improve tool designs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose tooling issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks on tools and equipment.
• Provide assistance when required during new product development, design, build, and testing.
• Interface with various departments and advise with technical information and guidance.
• Perform standard 5S activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ TIG welding aluminum and stainless-steel.
• Minimum 5 years’ fabrication of welding fixtures/jigs.
• Previous marine tower fabrication is desirable.
• General knowledge of tube bending.
• General computer knowledge required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers in both written and oral form.

Work Environment

The employee is frequently exposed to a manufacturing environment and elements such as odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, chemicals, or other conditions less desirable than usually found in an office. Travel and overtime are required when necessary, with typical 10-hour workdays.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for their own actions.

Employee must adhere to all safety policies and procedures as described in the Company’s Safety manual and comply with hazardous waste disposal procedures.