Weld Technician

Posted:
10/3/2024, 4:31:36 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Holland, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibility

  • Primary Role is to be the 2nd responder for calls from the Weld Set-ups and Production teams.
    • Reset more complex robot faults.
    • Perform major Fixture Adjustments of robots (i.e.: calling tech services, addressing issues Weld Set-ups are not ready to cover).
    • Perform major fixture adjustments of the tooling or fixtures.
    • Conduct parameter Audits.
  • Secondary Role is to lead the implementation of improvements to the welding processes.
    • Identify and communicate fixture or equipment improvements to engineering or maintenance.
    • Lead the implementation of process improvements (i.e.: weld length reductions, cycle time improvements, and quality repeatability.)
  • Provides support to the Weld Set-ups when production is critical to keep the production processes functioning.
  • Communicate and document to Engineering and fellow team members any issues that may inhibit daily production (i.e.: issues with machinery, fixturing, materials, etc.) and escalation procedures for downtime.
  • Maintain organization, safety, and 5S procedures in the area.
  • Follow all welding ODSs and work instructions.
  • Understand and actively implement company policies and procedures.
  • Work overtime as necessary.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Welding Engineer.
  • Update Precitec on the laser welder.
  • Adjust track points on the laser welder.
  • Change the laser head.
  • Safety:  Study, institute and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities; by coordinating with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department and Manufacturing Engineering Department and keeping them abreast of all safety and efficiency requirements to maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lakewood