Welder Development Coordinator; Gb

Job Details:

Job Location:

Green Bay - Green Bay, WI 54304. Position Type: F/T Regular Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly. Job Shift: Day. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - FOX VALLEY METAL TECH.

• This position requires approximately 50% production welding and 50% coaching and mentoring of welders, and assisting the Welding Trainer as needed.
• Work directly with welders on projects to help them learn how to assemble components for welding.
• Work one‑on‑one with welders in explaining logic and reasoning in fit‑up, tacking, and welding considerations of the build process.
• Encourage welders to ask questions to ensure they understand expectations and to aid in building self‑confidence in their own abilities.
• Promote, support, and reinforce FVMT’s Quality at the Source practice (QATS) daily with new and existing welders.
• Promote and support FVMT’s Safety policies, initiatives, and practices.
• Recommend welders to the Welding trainer that require additional instruction and provide feedback to the Welding Trainer when after the welder re‑enters manufacturing.
• Review weld inspection reports forwarded by weld inspectors regarding weld defects identified during weld inspections.
• Work with welders to ensure they are properly inspecting welds visually using the proper equipment and techniques.
• Perform weekly weld audits and report nonconformances to Welding Supervisor, Inspection Supervisor, and Welding Trainer.
• Assist Welding Trainer in developing special help programs for low achievers.
• Monitor and enforce welding code and specification requirements.
• Assist in qualifying welders and weld procedures.
• Reinforce the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits with welders.
• Monitor the welders’ blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation abilities.
• Oversee hands‑on welder training on the shop floor 1st shift, and 2nd shift (as necessary).
• Must be able to communicate and problem‑solve with others in a tactful and professional manner using sound judgement.
• Performs quarterly welder continuity.
• Assists Welding Trainer with annual welding practices class.
• Serve as a back‑up to the Welding trainer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be a US citizen.

• Technical College Vocational diploma in Welding.
• AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) preferred but not required.
• ASNT VT Level II Certification.
• Minimum of 5 years welding experience in a metal fabrication environment required.
• Working knowledge of AWS standards and practices required.
• Accurate blueprint reading experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring, motivation, problem‑solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of NAVSEA welding specifications including Techpubs 248 and 278 is desired but not required.
• Experience in qualifying welders to weld procedure specifications.
• Working knowledge or experience with Miller Electric’s Open Book welder training program is desired but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
Frequently: sit, grasp/hold, fine manipulation of both hands;
Occasionally: reach at shoulder, lift/carry, and walk;
Seldom: stand, reach below shoulder, reach above shoulder. Percent of job performed per Hours Worked: 0% - 15% Seldom, 16% - 33% Occasionally, 34% - 65% Moderate, 66% - up Frequently.