FIXTURE TECHNICIAN

Patz Corporation; Town of Pound (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Patz Corporation in Wisconsin is seeking a Welding Jig and Fixtures Technician responsible for reading blueprints and weld symbols, building jigs and fixtures from prints, and using machine tools and precision measuring devices to meet specifications.

You will maintain, repair, adjust or replace tooling, update records, ensure OSHA-compliant designs, assist welders with setup, inspect jigs, and keep the work area clean and orderly, contributing to on-time production.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints, understand weld symbols and drawings.
• Perform shop mathematics and use precision measuring devices.
• Able to work from detailed instructions and pass a basic weld test.

Responsibilities

• Construct welding jigs and fixtures from prints and instructions.
• Determine material requirements and requisition material as required.
• Maintain, repair, adjust or replace tooling for fixtures.
• Maintain records of jigs/fixtures locations, costs and activities.
• Ensure OSHA-compliant designs and ergonomic/production standards.
• Assist welders with setup and troubleshoot die/jig problems.
• Inspect jigs/fixtures for damage and wear before use and after production.
• Check machine tools for proper operation and report malfunctions.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding

Quality inspection

Basic math

Education

Welding course

High school diploma

Tools

Measuring instruments

Machine tools

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Essential Job Duties: Must be able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols. Working from prints, sketches, and instructions given, construct a variety of welding jigs and welding fixtures necessary to produce finished parts per specifications given using a variety of machine tools and precision measuring devices.
• Determine Material Requirements And Requisition Material As Required.
• Maintain, repair, adjust or replace tooling associated with fixtures.
• Maintain computer records on all welding jigs and fixtures including their location and costs and activities. All of these records must be updated and supplied to the Welding Supervisor on a regular basis.
• Jigs and fixtures shall be designed, built, labeled and guarded to meet OSHA requirements and Patz Corporation, Inc. standards. Ergonomic factors along with production standards shall be considered in the design and construction of all jigs and fixtures.
• Assist welders in set up as required and when trouble shooting die and jig problems.
• Pull welding jigs and fixtures as required for production and inspect before use and prior to putting away at end of production run for damage and wear.
• Check all machine tools for proper operation and report any malfunctions to the Welding Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience Requirements: Should be able to read and understand drawings, shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and a variety of precision measuring instruments.
• At least one year experience welding or welding course.
• Must be able to work from detailed instructions.
• Must be able to pass a basic weld test.