Welding Technician

Welding Technician At R-V Industries, our work is much more than designing and building world-class industrial process equipment. Not only are we impacting everyday life in the world we serve, but we are providing a quality of life to our employees and their families. Every day, we come together to build stronger relationships with our vendors, our customers, and each other, so we can solve challenging problems, and continue to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of all that we do. Caring matters at R-V. We care for each other, our safety, our quality, our learning, and our growth. We seek out diversity of thought, experience, and strengths in individuals, so we can continue to innovate as a team. We believe when we bring our true full selves to serve others, it elevates the quality of life for all. As with all job descriptions at R-V, this job is considered safety-sensitive. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION The Welding Technician is responsible for supporting the interpretation and execution of welding procedure specifications, job specifications, applicable codes, and adherence to design requirements. The Welding Technician supports documentation control of welder qualifications, travelers and "Welder Qualified Range Report". The Welding Technician supports Welder/Fitters as a tactical and technical partner for all welding and fabrication functions between Manufacturing, Engineering, Project Management, Quality and Sales. This role also identifies, plans and executes continuous improvement projects relative to training, process equipment, manufacturing facilities and welding technology applications. Additionally, the Welding Technician will lead and engage RVII to achieve all assigned manufacturing goals: Safety (no one gets hurt), Quality (free of defect), On-Time Delivery (meet customer delivery dates), Budget (at or below estimated hours) and People (develop & retain "hungry, humble and smart" leaders). DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Support Welders/Fitters in the interpretation and application of job specifications, technical requirements and quality implications. Participate in weld map creation and weld map drawings for projects to capture all code and customer requirements as well as determine the NDE for each weld joint, as required by Welding Engineering. Support the application of welding procedure specifications and qualifications as needed. Provide support in qualifying new PQRs in accordance with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6 and other codes as required. This includes providing directions on how to weld test coupons and supporting preparation for NDE as required. Support Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ) in accordance with ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.6 and other codes as required. This includes supporting destructive or non-destructive testing and welder qualifications. Support the accuracy and sustainment of the Welder Qualification Travelers, Stamp Log Summary and Welder Qualification Range Reports for both facilities. Assist in the development and applications of repair procedures. Communicate with Quality Assurance personnel in all matters related to welding & fabrication. Support R-V's Welder Training Program and ensure all topics stay relevant and constantly look to improve training methods and topics. Support new welding technology and allied processes equipment. This includes but is not limited to welding/cutting power sources, beveling equipment, automation, new technologies. Identify, plan and execute continuous improvement projects relative to process equipment, manufacturing facilities and welding technology applications. Collaborate with Welding Engineering staff to prevent and process NCRs. Support the development and implementation of standard work instructions. Support new-hire welding orientations and on-boarding protocol. Actively engage and conduct WPS/Welder audits for both facilities. EDUCATIONAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Associates degree in Welding Technology or 10+ years of practical welding & fabrication experience. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and stand or sit for extended periods in an office and/or industrial environment.