Weld Technician - J0049786

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Weld Line Operator operates and maintains the weld in the assigned area. Provides support for machine uptime, meets all material service or process flow demands, and supports the Manufacturing Section Head.

The Manufacturing Weld Line Operator operates and maintains the weld in the area assigned. Provides support for machine uptime, meets all material service or process flow demands, and supports the Manufacturing Section Head of the area.

To perform this job successfully, an associate must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• 12 months related education, experience and/or training in a similar position
• Fanuc Robot programming, manipulation preferred
• Previous welding experience preferred

• Minimum of 2 years hands‑on experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Prefer experience or knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauge, dial indicators, etc.
• Must be able to work by themselves or with assigned Engineer
• Must be able to troubleshoot safety, quality, machine issues, implement C / M and report to management of assigned area
• Ability to be trained to operate, manipulate Fanuc Robots to assure weld quality
• Achieve and maintain manual weld certification for repair weld; ability to judge weld placement and quality
• Trained for LOTO
• Maintains intermediate computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and intercompany communication (e‑mail)

• To be determined by position as needed and the Associate Development Program

• Stand/walk 8–12 hours per day
• Work 5–7 days per week
• Lift up to 35 pounds frequently; up to 45 pounds when changing fixtures
• Ability to do repetitive work

• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold
• Must be able to work in an environmental factor such as dust
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime

• Adhere to Hitachi Astemo’s Safety Policy and practices and report any potential unsafe condition or concern to the Safety department immediately and to your direct supervisor
• Maintain a safe workplace for all associates as well as provide a quality part at the lowest possible cost to our customer
• Assists the implementation of Countermeasure, as well as develop improvements to support, safety, quality, and the productivity of the assigned Weld line in the department
• Perform and support investigations related to safety and quality claims
• Support New Model start up by working with Engineers. Communicate issues or problems that they can foresee, such as new jigs, new equipment, and additional processes added. Identify and support new model Geba items
• Help troubleshoot daily downtime items to get line back up and running when needed. Also determine root cause and C / M to prevent future occurrences
• Attend to all machine stoppages throughout assigned Area and take all the necessary steps to get the equipment running within the specifications as soon as possible
• Support in replacing or repairing gauges for all the processes in responsible department as well as the ability to update operator checks to ensure the gauge matches the operator check sheets
• Assist in the completion, review, checking, collection & distribution of ISO controlled documentation and manufacturing forms
• Maintain proper waste handling and/or disposal according to Company procedures
• Compliant with QS000061 (Control of non‑conforming product flow) to assure that non‑conforming parts are handled accordingly
• Maintains Lot control for area assigned and components listed in PA001615
• Maintain competence in the areas of Safety & Environmental, Quality, Efficiency and Leadership Development per the Associate Development Program (QS000057)
• Tracks all PM projects / Work orders for Thoroughness and completion. Assures that all PM work orders are signed out, completed, and closed out on a timely basis
• Operation of production machinery in accordance with Operation Standard or other production related functions such as (but not limited to) material service
• Manipulate and maintain Fanuc robots (function, teaching, PM’s)
• Self‑access performance and make improvements or take corrective action as needed
• Report all complaints to the SH in a timely manner. Any issue that is not addressed in a timely manner needs to be addressed thru Asst. Manager or Human Resources