Job Description

Provide production support by performing setup, trouble shooting and operation of Mig/Tig/Spot Welding cells within a production facility.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Prioritize tasks within the facility relating to weld troubleshooting, set up etc.
• Perform the programming of robots.
• Troubleshoot problems with robots.
• Conduct MIG/TIG/Spot resistance welding maintenance.
• Provide adjustment of welding fixtures.
• Perform Predictive Maintenance on weld equipment.
• Provide process improvement ideas.
• Ensure robot is safe for associates to operate.
• Read and interpret CAD data, blueprints, GD&T, CMM reports, customer weld specifications.
• Set weld standards/parameters for new products and continuous weld testing to meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Apply and utilize manufacturing best practice for efficiency, quality, safety and capability.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with vendors, team members, suppliers and project teams.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Qualifications Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 1-2 years previous work experience with robotic welding 
• Completion of the Shape U -- Weld Tech II Curriculum with passing grade
• 2 Year technical degree preferred
• 2-3 Years prior experience as a Weld Technician preferred; teach pendant experience required.
• Successful completion of Weld Tech Trainee Period
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Applications (e.g. word, excel, outlook, etc).
• Weld Tech Trainees must successfully complete a probationary period and corresponding qual card.

Externally hired Weld Technicians are titled as Weld Technician in the event that they hold an Associate's Degree in Weld Technology and/or have the required previous work experience as a Weld Technician, working with robotic welders. Completion of the Weld Tech curriculum with passing score is mandatory regardless of internal or external candidacy.