Manufacturing Welder

Location: Whittier

Responsabilities:

-Setup new production test areas, including layouts, tooling and equipment setup, etc.

· Assist with transition from development to production, including first articles

· TIG welding according to engineering models, drawings, specifications and written procedures

· Brazing according to ASME IX III

· Interface with production leads, supervisors, manager and QA inspection to ensure timely customer delivery

· Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct discrepancies by modification, rework, repair, and/or maintenance. Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurrence control

· Setup and operate precision calibrated tools including but limited to, TIG welding machine, brazing setup, gas tanks, lines, regulators, digital and mechanical gauges, instruments etc.

· Diagnose non-functional welded assemblies independently

· Calibrate and test DPU assemblies per engineering procedure independently

· Identify and implement continuous improvement projects for area safety and efficiency

· Perform routine maintenance functions such as daily clean-up of work areas to support 6S and Lean initiatives

· Learn quickly from mistakes, absorb knowledge from mentors, take ownership, cross-train others and deliver results

· Other duties as assigned or otherwise beneficial to achieving organizational success

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or GED

· D17.1 and D14.1 certifications

· Experience with mechanical assembly and gauge calibration

· 3-5 years direct experience in industrial manufacturing, integration, or another relevant field

· Ability to work effectively with a strong work ethic and close attention to detail in a fast-paced dynamic team environment with rapidly changing roles and responsibilities

· Ability to interpret engineering models, drawings, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures

· Basic mathematics skills

· Hand dexterity required to assemble small mechanical or electrical components

· Basic computer skills such as Windows, Microsoft Office, etc.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to climb ladders/stairs and work in small restricted areas

· Ability to lift heavy items up to 44 lbs. if needed

· Work off-shift, extended hours overtime, and weekends if/when necessary

· Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

· Industry certification, trade school training and/or degree in related field

· Experienced in a team-based Lean Manufacturing environment

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Schedule

· 05:00 - 13:30 with overtime and weekend hours as needed