Weld Engineer
About the role
ACEMCO, a leading metal stamping manufacturer in Spring Lake, Michigan, has been in business since 1946 and is currently seeking a first-shift welding technician. A career at ACEMCO provides exciting opportunities to develop professionally. We strive to keep pace with our ever-changing world. Now is the time to define and own your future while helping shape ours.
Responsibilities
- Set up new and existing fixtures in the weld department.
- Complete assignments established by the Production Management.
- Work with the Engineering department on new fixtures and equipment.
- Perform changeovers on weld equipment and weld schedules and obtain quality approval of submitted samples for production run approval.
- Perform "in-process" adjustments on weld equipment as necessary.
- Perform preventative maintenance on weld fixtures and accessory equipment in the weld department daily.
- Built, installed, or repaired sensor or part detecting equipment on the weld machines in the weld department, assuring cable protection was in place.
- Remove and replace weld consumables and components on given weld fixtures or machines.
- Involvement in the continuous improvement of the welding processes.
- Capable of performing all weld machine operations and running production equipment if deemed necessary to meet customer demands.
- Perform maintenance on weld cells (pneumatic, electrical, etc).
- Troubleshooted robotic and resistance machine problems, which would consist of wire feed problems, arc failures, torch contact, and sensor and gas flow problems for the robotic welders. Resistance troubleshooting areas would consist of air pressure problems, water flow problems, sensor problems, and weld-gun indexing problems.
Requirements
- Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A technical and mechanical person who can troubleshoot robotic or resistance welding equipment. This person should be able to replace consumables on the robotic welders, such as contact tips, diffusers, libels, drive rolls, weld wire, and gas change over. Resistance machine consumables would consist of electrodes, shanks, copper backing, weld nut locating pins, etc. They would also be able to change or replace weld fixtures, locating pins, proximity switches, air lines, air fittings, air cylinders, and clamping mechanisms when needed.
- The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is required and supplied. Eye protection (safety glasses) is required and supplied. You are required to purchase and wear steel-toe safety shoes or boots.
Qualifications
- Able to lift to 40 lbs.
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Benefits
- Pay: $22 to $32 an hour. Pay is dependent on experience and skillset. The amount is not inclusive of the total compensation package.
- Weekly Pay
- Affordable Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental (Delta)
- Vision insurance
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by ACEMCO
- Paid vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Cutting edge technology and systems
- State of the art equipment
- Safe Environment
- Career Advancement opportunities
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Rewards Program
Pay
Pay: $22 to $32 an hour. Pay is dependent on experience and skillset. The amount is not inclusive of the total compensation package.
Schedule
Shift Hours: 1st shift: 6 am to 2 pm Monday – Friday, with occasional overtime to be expected on Saturdays and Sundays.
Contact Information
To apply for this position, please contact our Human Resources department at (231) 799-8612. For accommodation requests, please contact our Human Resources department at the same number. ACEMCO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, in addition to federal law requirements, ACEMCO follows applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ACEMCO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of ACEMCO employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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