Prototype Welding Technician

About the role

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment
• Identify materials and manage fixtures
• Operate Projection Welder
• Perform 1st piece table layouts
• Troubleshoot prototype welding builds
• Process job folders and quality documentation
• Assemble and verify prototype fixtures
• Load and run robot welder
• Interpret and act on CMM reports
• Weld stainless and mild steel to AWS specifications
• Use E2 to find and manage information
• Develop and evaluate team members
• Participate in safety functions

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training (STEM Program, Career Center, or Technical Trades) preferred
• AWS Certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of welding experience in an industrial setting; 2–4 years preferred for Level 3, 5–8 years for Level 4
• Prototype or fabrication welding experience preferred
• Basic understanding of GD&T and print reading; intermediate to advanced understanding preferred
• Basic understanding of hand tools and layout/inspection tools; advanced understanding of layout/inspection procedures preferred
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
• No travel required for this position
• Must be eligible to work in the United States; Technique is an E-Verify partner employer and offers H1B sponsorship

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary. Flexibility in work schedule is required.

Schedule

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Pay

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