Assembly Process Tech - Weld Machine Technical Support -2nd Shift

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Purpose of Job:

This position reports to the Weld Machine Supervisor, Weld Machine Manager and Plant Manager, and must be detail oriented, organized, dependable and accountable.

Minimum level of education / training required/certificates/licenses:

This position requires a General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma. Vocational/Technical training of any sort is a plus.

Minimum experience required:

Computer proficient, ability to read and understand blueprints and geometry from computer aided design (CAD), communication and organized

Essential Responsibilities:

• Accurately constructs, develops, and troubleshoots machines, fixtures or poke-yokes and performs maintenance/repairs on them when needed.
• Professionally directs and/or assists machinists in the maintenance and/or repairs on machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes
• Adequately checks production parts in the welder during and following repairs, to ensure corrective action was effective, prior to submitting to inspectors.
• Successfully completes weld site logs and any additional required documentation.
• Proper completion of tasks on assigned work orders (to dos, engineering changes, etc) and preparation of equipment and documentation to complete production readiness.
• Adequately performs downtime analysis on assigned problem jobs, evaluates the condition of machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes, coordinates proposed changes with Weld Manager and Supervisor, and performs required changes or improvements to machines, fixtures, or poke-yokes to correct major downtime problems.
• Successfully updates all prints, material lists and spare section lists as changes are encountered and supports use of Kanban when implemented.
• Ability to correctly operate various tooling and welding equipment.
• Adequately machines fixtures or poke-yoke assembly/disassembly and reconstruction and can rework tips, pins, etc.
• Places work orders for spare sections needed in a timely manner.
• Willing to work other shifts as needed.
• Carefully reviews weekly efficiency reports, determines reasons for problem runs and implements and tracks corrective actions to be made to increase rates and reduce startup time.
• Willing to travel at last minute if needed.
• Professionally coordinates new fixtures between design, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Launch, and Quality.
• Based on company needs a flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.
• Responsible for the Corrective Improvement form. Reviews and initiates fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Attends and participates in Design/Fixture reviews when scheduled.
• Participates in the new designs & builds of machines, fixtures, etc. that is being built by outside vendors. Also participates in the buy-off before released to BTD.
• Responsible for W/M tool crib. Organization, process flow, inventory, costing. Works directly with department manager/supervisor with this area.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Computer
• Plex, Vero International Standards Inc. (VISI) (read only), CAD MAX
• Measuring tools
• Standard Weld Machine (WM) equipment (late, grinder, trac mill)
• Metal Inert Gas (Mig) welding, Tungsten Inert Gas (tig) welding, motorman, and ABB Robotics
• Plasma Cutter/ Acetylene torch
• Hand tools
• Pallet jacks, parts lifters
• Forklift, scissor lift, ladder
• Electric cart
• Company issued cell phone

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for assigning, over-seeing and completion of projects from start to finish being performed by the W/M Machinist.

This position performs evaluations and institutes disciplinary action when needed to the W/M Machinist.

Work Ethic Responsibilities:

ETHICS:
Enthusiasm, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Character and Self-Motivated

Absenteeism/tardiness:
Is conscientious in being at work when scheduled and on time.

Productivity:
Perform the highest possible amount of quality work in the least or standard amount of time. Follow documented processes and procedures.

Quality:
Do good quality work the first time, avoiding rework. Make good quality decisions as it relates to the job functions. Exhibit problem solving skills.

Safety:
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Always be conscious of the safety…