Welding Technician

Job Title: Weld/Finish Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Tooling

Reports To: Tooling Supervisor

Position: Night Shift 

Position Summary:

Processes forging dies through a defined repair and finishing process by means of welding (MIG, TIG, and SMAW), polishing, and fitting; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repair forging dies by removing cracks, repairing surface defects, flood welding (MIG, TIG, SMAW), hand finishing, and polishing.

• Maintains material integrity of die steel by following defined pre-heat, post-heat, and tempering cycles during die repair.

• Hand polishing dies after CNC machining to achieve desired surface finish, while maintaining shapes/contours within the required specifications, using various pneumatic and electric hand tools.

• Inspect finished tooling for smoothness, contour conformity, and defects.

• Setup, operate, and troubleshoot robotic MIG weld cells.

• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify forging dies.

• Documents actions and verifies process adherence by completing process documentation .

• Maintain sanctity of the workspace through the enforcement of 5s principals.

• Maintains safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations.

• Maintains equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements (PM), troubleshooting minor maintenance issues, and calling for repairs.

• Accomplishes departmental goals by taking ownership of welding/polishing process.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Welding.

• Tool making and die maintenance.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Efficient management of time and resources.

• Ability to perform all assigned tasks; ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to complete work on schedule.

• Follow Supervisors/Foreman direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers.

• Ability to develop and execute a detailed daily plan based on priorities given.

• Ability to read and comprehend basic English.

• Abililty to follow instructions.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate’s degree in Welding Technology or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Previous welding, fabricating, or tool and die experience preferred.

• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements :

• Ability to sit/stand/walk 12 hrs. per day.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in hot/cold environments.

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