Spot Welder II

About the role

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We specialize in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams collaborate and problem-solve to serve the manufacturing needs of top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) globally. This position performs journey-level spot-welding on various material types and gages.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic sheet metal operations in various departments as needed.
• Follows verbal and/or written job instructions.
• Follows Vander-Bend Manufacturing Spot-weld set-up process.
• Designs, fabricates, and maintains Spot-weld fixtures as necessary.
• Maintains and requisitions Spot-weld tooling as necessary.
• Creates setup sheet and forwards to the Weld Lead.
• Produces quality MIG and TIG welds in different positions on varied alloys through a wide range of material gages.
• Maintains a safe and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of sheet metal manufacturing experience, including at least 1 year of spot welding (resistance welding) experience.
• Familiarity with the AMADA ID40 IV resistance welder is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written documents and work instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills, including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints.
• Ability to perform complex machine set-ups in a timely manner.
• Experience operating, adjusting, and troubleshooting Spot Welding (Resistance Welding) equipment preferred.
• Ability to maximize spot weld production while minimizing machine set-ups.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.