Grid Welder

Summary Provide hands-on first-line support for the resolution of production problems and coordinate specific items with manufacturing, quality assurance, general maintenance and tooling to maintain dimensional integrity of finished goods supplied to customers.

Essential Functions Sets up resistance welding machines that join or bond metal components, according to specifications and blueprints:
Selects, positions, aligns, and bolts electrodes, jigs, holding fixtures, guides, and stops onto machine, using measuring instruments and hand tools.

Knowledge and hands on experience with resistance welding (press type, multi-head type, spot weld type)
Set and synchronize electric current, pressure, timing cycle, and automatic feed and transfer equipment specified by welding machine chart or record of previous work.

Computes and records setting for new work, applying knowledge of metal properties, principles of welding, and shop mathematics.

Makes trial weld.

Adjusts electrode gap and feed rollers to thickness of metal.

Dresses electrodes, using tip dresser, file, emery cloth, or dressing wheel.

Develop and maintain a Preventative Maintenance Program on all welding and robotic systems

Assist in defining and maintaining proper methods and standards for quality and production coming off welding processes.

Study current welding processes for cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.

Develop and maintain approved weld training programs, gives directions to welding machine operator, in operation of machine.

May inspect electrical circuits of machine and perform maintenance tasks, such as replacing defective tubes and relays.

May set up welding stations on automatic production lines.

Other related duties as assigned by management.

Essential Physical Functions Operates powered and non-powered hand tools and machinery.

Moves, lifts, pushes or pulls up to 50 lbs.

Reacts to and addresses alarms and other emergency notifications.

Have good manual dexterity to work with small parts and small tools.

Regular use of tools and office equipment requires some degree of co-ordination, speed and concentration.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge of assembly line manufacturing.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of employees in a diverse environment.

Skill in organizing and delegating work.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to analyze manufacturing processes and identify solutions.

Ability to organize one’s own work and ensure timely completion of duties.

Ability to calmly assess emergency situations and quickly identify appropriate action.

Basic proficiency with Word, Excel and Email.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors and Conditions All tasks and responsibilities require working in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant. – (exposure to disagreeable conditions typical to a manufacturing plant.)When in the plant Personal Protective Equipment includes but is not limited to: safety footwear, eye, head, hearing and hand protection.

Performs duties in and around moving mechanical parts.

Performs duties in a non-climate controlled manufacturing plant.

Wet and humid conditions h noise environment.

Exposure to dust.

May be subject to hazardous chemicals and fumes.

Qualifications Associates degree from two-year college in a related technical field or certificate/diploma from a trade school in a related field3-5 years' experience programming robotic/automated welding systems a plus.

Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and email. SAP experience a huge plus.

Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and instruct others on its operation.

American Welding Society (AWS) Certification a plus.

Knowledge of SPS controls S5 and S7

Must be proficient in downtime analysis and scrap reduction.

Disclaimers The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent of undue hardship.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, with or without advance notice.