Production Welder/Fabrication Lead

The Lead Welder oversees the operations of the welding department and performs daily functions that consist of programming, testing, setup and optimization. Lead Welder is responsible for setting up, operating and performing tasks to fabricate metal parts and components according to customer specifications. The Lead will review drawings and specifications to accurately weld parts and metal components.

welding wire, consumables, gases, repair items, etc.).

Provides time study information to Plant Manager and or Manufacturing Engineering.

Develop all welding schedules for arc welding.

Provides oversight of all machine setups and ensures 1stpiece inspection approvals are completed.

Performs administrative duties that relate to the job, to include ensuring operators report setup and run times and quantities correctly in Epicor MES and completing QC-Docs completely and properly.

Visually inspects random samples of all finished weldments prior to moving to subsequent operations for AWS code requirements.

Understands, enforces and follows Prince Industries’ quality certifications as it relates to job. (Maintains good housekeeping and safe work conditions in department.

Additional responsibilities assigned by the supervisor may include department transfers or special projects to meet production needs.

Use hand-welding equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products that are not capable of being welded by the robotic welder.

Accurately read and use tape measures and verify product quality by using inspection and measuring equipment (gages, micrometers, rulers, etc.).

Perform basic preventative maintenance and repair and set-up to keep robotic welders running smoothly and to reduce downtime.

Ability to use inspection methods including tape measure, calipers and fillet gages.

Able to demonstrate proficiency with teach pendant programing on FANUC and ABB platforms.

Able to interpret AWS weld symbols.

Ability to communicate effectively both in oral and written form and interact appropriately with all levels of the company and customers, in which it pertains to the job responsibilities.

Ability to layout welding sequence to include drawing weld lines on component parts for the purpose of teaching programming points.

Ability to use touch sensing as necessary on problematic parts.

Excellent organizational skills required to complete work assignments and prioritize urgent matters in order to meet deadlines established.

Able to demonstrate proficiency with teach pendant programing on FANUC and ABB platforms.

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.

5+ years MIG/TIG Welding experience with Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum.

3+ years robotic welding experience (experience with Fanuc Robots a plus).

Proficient at math and computer skills: ability to calculate fractions, dimensions, and tolerances according to customer and production specifications.

Proficient at reading, interpreting, and understanding weld symbols, blueprints and drawings in order to accurately fabricate parts and components the first time.

Proficient at using quality inspection equipment (gages, micrometers, rulers), GD&T preferred.

Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk the duration of shift, 8-10 hours.

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles resulting from metalworking coolants and oils.

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud when working in the plant, in which hearing protection is required.

S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders), and U.Applicants can learn more about Prince's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster

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