MFG Functional Technician Lead, Manufacturing Services

Position: MFG Functional Technician Lead, Amazon Manufacturing Services
Description

Amazon Manufacturing Services is an internal Amazon service specializing in the production of high-quality components through additive manufacturing (3D printing), CNC machining, welding,  sheet  metal  fabrication,  powder  coating,  and  assembly.  We  serve  design engineers,  product  developers,  operations  engineers,  and  retail  product  concept  testing teams across Amazon.

About the Role

AMS  seeks  a  Welder  to  perform  welding  operations  on  manufactured  components  using manual MIG, TIG, and laser welding processes. You will weld parts produced through CNC machining  and  sheet  metal  fabrication,  ensuring  high-quality  welds  that  meet  customer specifications and industry standards. This role requires strong welding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with various materials and joint configurations.

Key job responsibilities

Welding Operations

-    Perform  manual  welding  using  MIG,  TIG,  and  laser  welding  processes  on  steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other materials

-    Weld components produced through CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication

-    Read and interpret welding symbols, engineering drawings, and work instructions

-    Set  up  welding  equipment  and  select  appropriate  filler  materials,  gases,  and parameters

-    Perform tack welding, fit-up, and final welding operations

-    Weld various joint configurations including butt joints, fillet welds, and corner joints

-    Grind, clean, and finish welds as required

Quality and Inspection

-    Inspect welds visually for defects including porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion, and distortion

-    Verify   welds   meet   welding   procedure   specifications   (WPS)   and   customer requirements

-    Perform dimensional checks on welded assemblies

-    Identify and report quality issues to Welding Lead and quality engineers

-    Maintain accurate welding records and documentation

-    Support first article inspections for new welding specifications

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

-    Operate MIG, TIG, and laser welding equipment safely and effectively

-    Perform   routine   maintenance   on   welding   equipment   including   cleaning   and consumable replacement

-    Monitor gas flow rates, wire feed speeds, and other welding parameters

-    Replace welding tips, nozzles, and contact tubes as needed

-    Report equipment issues to Welding Lead

-    Maintain organized welding area and tools

Material Handling and Preparation

-    Retrieve components from manufacturing departments for welding operations

-    Prepare materials for welding including cleaning, degreasing, and fit-up

-    Use fixtures and clamps to hold parts during welding

-    Handle welded assemblies carefully to prevent damage

-    Organize completed welds and prepare for downstream operations (powder coating, assembly)

-    Maintain organized work area and enforce 5S standards

Safety and Compliance

-    Follow all safety protocols and hot work procedures

-    Wear  appropriate  personal  protective  equipment  (PPE)  including  welding  helmets, gloves, and protective clothing

-    Maintain clean and safe work environment

-    Handle welding gases and materials safely

-    Report safety hazards or concerns immediately

-    Support ISO 9001 compliance through proper documentation

-    Ensure proper ventilation and fume extraction during welding operations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

-    Coordinate  with  CNC  and  sheet  metal  teams  on  component  readiness  and  welding priorities

-    Communicate with Welding Lead on quality issues or process improvements

-    Work with quality engineers on welding investigations

-    Support assembly team with welded components

Basic Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Can coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment

- -  2+ years of welding experience with MIG and/or TIG processes

- -    AWS Certified Welder certification in at least one process

- -    Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and engineering drawings

- -    Knowledge of welding metallurgy and procedures

- -    Strong attention to detail

- -    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

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