Weld Trainer

Description:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure the proper training of all new hires in accordance with the Company’s on the job training criteria. Performs the duties of a Weld Operator as needed to ensure customer requirements. Ensures Standardized Work Instructions, Quality Documentation, Gage Instructions, etc. are clear and up to date for operators.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Perform the duties of Weld Operator, as needed to ensure customer requirements.
• Train new operators and assist them in making decisions about part quality, as well as how to identify and properly tag and label production, rework, and scrap.
• Audit first, hourly, last piece and end of run inspection as well as signing off on 1st piece at the start of the shift.
• Assist and monitor Hour-by-Hour charts to ensure job performance and part quality.
• Train all operator on proper procedures and standardized work instructions, ensuring job books are up to date.
• Complete the appropriate training paperwork, notifying supervisors when training has been completed. Ensure Trainees are trained to company standards and expectations.
• Maintain clean and safe working conditions throughout the plant and resolve and/or report any potential risks to safety and health, especially with processes and systems, right away.
• Follow all health and safety standards, including personal protective equipment requirements for the work environment.
• Provide assistance and input with engineering improvements for process setups, material handling, storage, layouts, work cells, and any other functions that directly impact the manufacturing performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement, waste reduction activities and standard of clean.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product through team involvement.
• Organize and maintain both personal and team work areas (based on audit scores).
• Communicate optimally to provide accurate, necessary and timely information to all team members.
• Follow all Company policies and procedures, and perform related duties as assigned.
• Assists in analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, policies and procedures, including ISO, and safety regulations; assist in investigating and documenting potential infractions.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Give and accept instructions and duties in a positive manner, treating all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Assist in maintaining MTD values (Family, Inventive Spirit, Appreciation, Give Back, Communication) daily, through thoughts and actions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to complete the Train the Trainer course.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstration of proper operations of all weld cells in the welding department and associated support equipment. Exceptional demonstrated performance with training employees. Strong communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds periodically and 30 pounds regularly. Must have the ability to stand for entire shift.

ERRORS

Errors could result in high monetary losses if machines or dies are damaged. Loss in production requirements due to set-up error could affect the Company’s relationship with customers.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Must be able to prioritize and stage specific jobs, insure that set-up procedures are adhered to and develop process improvements. Must be conscious of production quality and machine cycles.

CONTACT WITH OTHERS

Must be able to communicate and interface well with Operators and Leaders on a routine basis and be conscious of the effects responsibilities have on other departments.

MENTAL OR VISUAL DEMAND

High mental and visual demand necessary with some manual labor exerted. Must be able to critique Associate’s work visually and train through direction.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal factory environment with good lighting. Average noise level and good housekeeping.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Minimum supervision required. Must be a self-starter, able to take decisive action under unique circumstances, following a definite objective in set-ups requiring the use of a wide range of procedures, referring unusual situations to the Shift Leader.