Rework Weld Operator - 1st Shift

Repair Welder will be responsible for supporting our Automotive Structures Plant in Van Buren Twp., Michigan. A successful Repair Welder will be able to analyze the level of repair necessary to remove weld defects and produce repairs which meet or exceed our customer and AWS specifications.

• Identify and inspect areas needing repair
• Weld areas on aluminum parts using one or more techniques:
  Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW)
• Remove defective welds and welds in compliance with Process Control Procedures, customer and AWS D8.14 welding specifications
• Welds components in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
• Welds repairs by placing parts on benches or fixtures
• Inspect front and back of completed welds to assure proper technique and adequate metal deposit
• Minimize scrap
• Repair torch heads, replaces power cables and performs minor maintenance on welding equipment
• Adhere to company safety rules
• Safely operate all equipment and tools

All other duties assigned by the supervision and necessary to perform the job.

• Ability to pass in house GTAW welding test
• 1-year minimum experience or an AWS certification
• Must be able to read precision measuring instruments and weld drawings
• Have 20/20 or corrected near vision in both eyes