Weld Instructor CWI

About the Role

Supports the technical aspects of manual welding processes within Crenlo’s Rochester, MN and Watertown, SD facilities. Coordinates the qualification testing of all welders, leads welder training courses for new welders, and establishes, tests, and maintains all Procedure Qualification Reports (PQR) and Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS) in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) weld standards B2.1, D14.0, D8.1M, D1.1, D1.2, and D1.3.

Responsibilities

• Executes standardized weld training programs across all Crenlo locations, including local facilities in Watertown, SD and Rochester, MN.
• Acts as the facility weld subject matter expert and compliance owner related to AWS D14.0 and other industry standards for steel, aluminum, galvanneal, spot welding, manual welding, and robotic welding.
• Provides technical assessment and disposition decisions for welds.
• Maintains and owns internal unified weld specifications.
• Supports innovation and technology improvements, including equipment selection, material selection, process optimization, and weld parameter optimization for part variation.
• Conducts tooling reviews for welding processes and executes weld operational improvements via training and collaboration with facility Operations leadership.
• Utilizes quality department data to monitor weld quality trends and implements process, equipment, and training improvements.
• Measures the impact of weld improvements and implements measures to maintain them in collaboration with facility Operations leadership.
• Standardizes best practices, processes, and procedures related to weld processes across all Crenlo locations.
• Manages the technical aspects of welding work within all plants, including troubleshooting equipment and weld problems.
• Identifies new weld processes and upgrades existing processes aligned with organizational strategy and initiatives.
• Specifies equipment, automation, and machines to satisfy production and processing needs.
• Establishes and maintains all PQR and WPS in accordance with appropriate AWS weld standards.
• Performs A and B welder testing and qualifications of weld operators; maintains and administers the A and B welder testing program.
• Establishes, maintains, and leads welder training courses for employees.
• Specifies and assists with PM programs for weld machines.
• Establishes and monitors appropriate weld machine settings for different jobs within the plant.
• Assists the design and estimating teams with new jobs and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) for new welding jobs.
• Works with the robotics group to troubleshoot robotic welding issues.
• Drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and cost relating to welding processes.
• Collaborates and aligns best practices with other Crenlo Weld Instructors.

Requirements

• American Weld Society Certified Weld Instructor certification required.
• Demonstrated welding skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to train others.
• Must currently hold an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector designation or obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leadership members.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret weld prints.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Schedule

1st shift salaried-exempt, 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Travel Requirements

Up to 40% travel is required.

Work Environment

This position is regularly exposed to noise, odors, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, drafts, vibration, electricity, heights, and pinch-point hazards. Approximately 60% of time will be spent on the production floor, and the remaining 40% will be in an office.

Physical Requirements

• Typically requires standing, walking, and sitting on a regular basis.
• Specific vision requirements include depth perception and peripheral vision.
• Sustained visual concentration on numbers, policy documents, etc., while viewing small areas such as monitors and small screens.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time-off and paid holidays.
• Company 401K with match (eligibility begins on the 1st of the month after hire for regular full-time employees working 30+ hours per week).