Weld Technician

Job Responsibilities

• weld inspection and testing
• troubleshooting
• parameter verification
• corrective actions
• process improvements
• training related to welding operations

Required Skills And Experience

• minimum of a Weld Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technician diploma (2 years) with 2 years practical welding experience
• preferred with Weld Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Technologist diploma (3 years)
• good mathematical, organizational and communication skills
• experience / working knowledge in robotic mig and resistance welding
• experience with destructive and non-destructive testing
• knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• experience working in a welding or manufacturing environment
• knowledge of Bosch weld controllers and Emhart systems is considered an asset
• good mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve welding process and equipment-related issues

Duties

• coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance activities to support operational requirements
• understands content of weld inspection reports
• can retrieve/review data from the weld database
• collaborates effectively with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to support operational objectives
• strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills
• takes lead on weld related failures
• validates and monitors the effectiveness of corrective actions related to welding processes and quality concerns
• creates and maintains accurate documentation related to weld parameters, process controls, and quality requirements
• understands and applies customer (AIAG CQI-15) and internal weld specifications and standards
• initiates and supports containment activities and corrective actions with Quality Auditors for identified non-conformances
• assists in control & management of all welding visual aids, weld maps, tip trays, etc.
• completes detailed shift reports outlining production issues, quality concerns, corrective actions, and priorities for the incoming shift
• understands PPAP requirements
• prepares accurate customer reports, weld performance summaries, and data analyses to support corrective action prioritization and management review
• understands and has the ability to complete correlation studies between destructive and non- destructive testing
• sound technical understanding of weld quality standards including weld appearance and weld location - GMAW, RW-S, RW-P
• awareness, unity, empowerment