Weld Process Technician

Position Title: Weld Tech

SUMMARY
As an employee at MEC you will ensure robotic welders are running to meet customer demands.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Proficient in welding process including , mig and tig welding and mass production metal fabrication processes.
• Assists in troubleshooting manufacturing process problems and putting forth Root Cause/Corrective Action to these issues. Ability to make process adjustments to Weld Processes and tooling.
• Administrates process checks on the manufacturing floor to verify compliance and capability.
• Verifies floor process documents are at the workstation and are updated to the latest revision levels and process changes.
• Notifies Quality Manager of any process improvements being addressed on the floor and to deviate or alert accordingly.
• Runs capability studies and fills out all appropriate documentation.
• Trains manufacturing personnel on all process changes as per Alert Notices or Deviations

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• Ensures that this is communicated and implemented correctly.
• Assists in the running of sample parts and new job launches by following parts through the operation. Makes the manufacturing floor aware of product specifications as well as placing material in Quarantine for review by appropriate departments.
• Reviews scrap and rework on their respective shifts and puts forth corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Culture/Core Values
Embraces and fosters key elements of MEC’s culture. Understands, demonstrates and seeks to promote
MEC Pride. Is viewed a role model of the culture.

Professionalism
Displays ethical behavior in all situations and always, and acts with a high level of integrity; maintains poise and confidence even when faced with difficult decisions; displays an upbeat, positive and energetic attitude.
Uses language that is appropriate for the workplace.

Safety/Security
Acts as a role model – follows all safety rules, behaves in a safe manner, and wears required PPE.
Proactively identifies and corrects unsafe conditions. Promotes safety within department and holds employees accountable for working safely.

Dependability
Meets the requirements for both attendance and punctuality. Can be counted on to find a way to get the job done. Responds promptly and follows through on promises in a timely manner.

Personal Accountability
Accepts responsibility for own actions including failure. Embraces experience as learning opportunities and not chances to blame.

Communicating Effectively
Listens carefully and attentively to others; Seeks to understand the perspectives of others. Communicates directly and honestly while demonstrating respect for others. Addresses conflict openly and effectively seeking win-win solutions.

Job Knowledge & Individual Effectiveness
Meets the quality and productivity expectations for the position. Demonstrates the functional knowledge and skills required to perform this specific position. Uses technical knowledge to train and develop co-workers.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma and prior experience in a mass production metals fabrication environment. Three to Five years hands on experience in welding preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge and ability to key critical data into CMS with accuracy and thoroughness.

Certificates and Licenses
Weld Certification preferred.

Personal protective equipment required:

Safety shoes with toe and metatarsal guards Safety glasses with side shields (Z87 rated)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.