Weld Engineer

ACEMCO, a leading metal stamping manufacturer in Spring Lake, Michigan, has been in business since 1946 and is currently seeking a first-shift welding technician. A career at ACEMCO provides exciting opportunities to develop professionally. We strive to keep pace with our ever-changing world. Now is the time to define and own your future while helping shape ours.

ACEMCO offers the following benefits to our first shift welding technician :

Pay: $22 to $32 an hour. Pay is dependent on experience and skillset. The amount is not inclusive of the total compensation package.

Benefits:
Eligibility is subject to a new-hire waiting period. Once onboard, you'll gain access to our robust benefits package, which includes:

Weekly Pay

Affordable Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Vision insurance

$50,000 Life Insurance Policy paid for by ACEMCO

Paid vacation

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Cutting edge technology and systems

State of the art equipment

100% Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Rewards Program

What can you expect as a first-shift welding technician on a typical shift at ACEMCO?

• Set up new and existing fixtures in the weld department.
• Complete assignments established by the Production Management.
• Work with the Engineering department on new fixtures and equipment
• Perform changeovers on weld equipment and weld schedules and obtain quality approval of submitted samples for production run approval.
• Perform "in-process" adjustments on weld equipment as necessary.
• Perform preventative maintenance on weld fixtures and accessory equipment in the weld department daily.
• Built, installed, or repaired sensor or part detecting equipment on the weld machines in the weld department, assuring cable protection was in place.
• Remove and replace weld consumables and components on given weld fixtures or machines.
• Involvement in the continuous improvement of the welding processes.
• Capable of performing all weld machine operations and running production equipment if deemed necessary to meet customer demands.
• Perform maintenance on weld cells (pneumatic, electrical, etc).
• Troubleshooted robotic and resistance machine problems, which would consist of wire feed problems, arc failures, torch contact, and sensor and gas flow problems for the robotic welders. Resistance troubleshooting areas would consist of air pressure problems, water flow problems, sensor problems, and weld-gun indexing problems.

Job Competencies Needed:

To perform this position as a material handler successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. ACEMCO operates on the principle of effective teamwork.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate's degree (A.
  
  A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A technical and mechanical person who can troubleshoot robotic or resistance welding equipment. This person should be able to replace consumables on the robotic welders, such as contact tips, diffusers, libels, drive rolls, weld wire, and gas change over. Resistance machine consumables would consist of electrodes, shanks, copper backing, weld nut locating pins, etc. They would also be able to change or replace weld fixtures, locating pins, proximity switches, air lines, air fittings, air cylinders, and clamping mechanisms when needed.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical…