3RD SHIFT WELDING TECHNICIAN NEEDED - ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN

A growing and profitable Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in the St. Clair Shores, Michigan area is in need of a 3rd Shift Welding Technician. These are Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Positions offering competitive Compensation Paid Vacation and Benefits.

Job Description

Responsible for repair and maintenance of weld cell equipment to provide efficient and quality welding application.

•Coordinate the process/procedures as it relates to welding for new product launches and current production
•Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot automated welding cells and equipment
•Set up of robotic and resistance weld operations and Poke-yoke apparatus
•Fixture modification and adjustments
•Operate and program robotic weld cells
•Assist in the training of operators on all weld cell operations
•Responsible for verifying and documenting changes to process parameters
•Assist Welding Engineers as needed
•Read electrical schematics and other documents to assist in diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment
•Troubleshoot machinery and equipment
•Works to eliminate downtime. Identifies and eliminates sources of downtime and extraneous variation through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures with Engineering Teams
•Communicate with co-workers and others to carry out job duties

Skills

•Robotic troubleshooting and programming – Fanuc and Motoman
•Welding proficiency – knowledge of multiple welding processes including laser welding, gas metal arc welding, and resistance welding – including the ability to manually weld and pass the welding certification requirements
•Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining welding equipment – Lincoln Electric, Miller, Entron, HighYag RLSK, IPG, Precitec, etc.
•Knowledge of ISO/TS16949
•Knowledge of cutting, forming, turning, milling, grinding, tool sharpening, SPS (statistical process control) charting, calculating speeds and feeds, machine setup, blueprint reading, electrical schematic reading
•Must have knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic systems sufficient to diagnose and repair machines
•Must be able to operate basic metrology equipment, grease guns, grinders, drill presses, punch presses, hand tools, and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of equipment and machines
•Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees
•Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required

Education

•High School Diploma or equivalent, plus formal training leading to journeyman status in Machine Repair and/or equivalent on the job experience
•Safety glasses and hearing protection required. Other safety equipment required on an as needed basis.

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format.

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

Interested Candidates should send their Microsoft Word Resume to: GHubbard@Venteon.us.com