Weld Technician

Shift: 

2nd Shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm 

3rd Shift: 10:00pm-6:00am

Pay Rate: $34-37/hr depending on exp.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year of Fanuc or two years of other robot experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of spot and Mig welding wither manual or in an automated assembly
• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
• Experience on the cut & etch processes an asset.
• Must have experience in, and practices the 5S methodology
• Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime in a fast-paced environment in order to meet customer requirements
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from all interested parties
• Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
• Able to work well with power cutting tools, torches, air chisels and ultra-sonic weld inspection equipment
• Able to calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages and proportions
• Capable in necessary computer use and computer software

DUTIES:

• Service, maintain, repair, install and test new or existing equipment and verify conformance to specifications. (Robot/Welding/Fixtures)
• Complete repairs, modifications and installations as required.
• Provide plant support in troubleshooting of process problems including root cause and completes quality improvements as required to maintain part standards of quality. Establish cross functional team for reliability issues
• Deal extensively with production team and other support groups as well as vendors (both parts suppliers and equipment suppliers).
• Department support for testing, repairing and calibrating electric or electronic components. Validates reliability issues with components and investigates repeat component failures.
• Enter all breakdown details into the Maintenance PM database by end of shift
• Carries out preventative maintenance procedures laid out by the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities; repairs and systems improvements (optimization). Documents improvements and analysis data, ensure swift and effective implementation.
• Analyze, record and chart documentation required for maintenance records and projects. Establishes benchmarks and shares improvement opportunities with department Shift Leader.
• Establish and follow-up full project implementation including timing, concept, feasibility, design, specifications, construction and commissioning.
• Prepare drawings, material specifications to requisition as required by vendors or other departments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining preventative/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Support or conduct training for and implementation of cross-functional repairs to equipment that includes electrical, mechanical, tooling etc. provided that it can be done safely.
• Takes part in the continuous improvement process to improve productivity and quality (provides suggestions at team meetings, understands losses and gives ideas/solutions, participates in trials/experiments, volunteers on committee or focus group activities, etc.) and focuses on solutions.
• Complies with relevant Quality and Environmental programs (e.g. TS16949, ISO14001).
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Other duties as required.

EQUIPMENT and/or PRODUCT FAMILIARITY:

Computer, measuring instruments, communication devices, forklifts, aerial lifts