Lead Robotic Weld Programmer

ADP, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Referral Program

Paid Training

On-The-Job Training

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Robot Weld Tech Lead at our Jackson, Michigan facility. The role leads the robot welding department day-to-day and serves as the person in charge when the manager is unavailable. You will plan production, troubleshoot PLCs, and train new hires to ensure smooth workflow.

The ideal candidate has strong PLC and GD&T expertise, and demonstrates leadership by example, delegation, and driving process improvements while adhering to Technique QMS.

Qualifications

• Advanced PLC controls and GD&T knowledge required.
• Ability to train, evaluate, and lead department staff.
• Proficiency with E2 for locating build information and process flow.

Responsibilities

• Train and evaluate new employees
• Lead by example
• Serve as person in charge when manager is unavailable
• Pull parts proactively
• Plan builds with Materials
• Production planning and scheduling
• Drive process improvements
• Write work instructions
• Support HR in all functions
• Multitask and delegate tasks to keep product flowing
• Follow Technique QMS requirements and processes

Skills

PLC controls

GD&T

Leadership

E2 usage

Tools

E2

Job description

Technique is looking for a Robot Weld Tech Lead to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This role leads day-to-day activity in the robot welding department, serving as the person in charge when the manager is unavailable. Key responsibilities include production planning and scheduling to meet the expectations of internal and external customers, troubleshooting PLC controls, training and evaluating new employees, and keeping product flowing through the department.

The ideal candidate brings an advanced understanding of PLC controls and GD&T, proficiency with E2 for finding build information and process flow, and proven leadership ability – someone who leads by example, delegates effectively, and drives process improvements while following all Technique QMS processes.

Responsibilities:

• Train and evaluate new employees – Train and evaluate new employees in the department and complete reviews.
• Lead by example – Set the standard for the department through your own work habits, quality, and professionalism.
• Serve as person in charge – Lead the department if the manager is unavailable, acting as the person in charge.
• Pull parts proactively – Pull parts from other departments rather than waiting for work to show up.
• Plan builds with Materials – Utilize and understand the customer master sheet and work with the Materials group to plan builds.
• Production planning and scheduling – Set a plan and work your plan to meet the expectations of internal and external customers.
• Drive process improvements – Identify and implement process improvements within the department.
• Write work instructions – Write work instructions for the department.
• Support HR – Support HR in all functions and documents.
• Multitask and delegate – Support several tasks at the same time and delegate tasks to keep product flowing in the department.
• Follow Technique QMS – Follow all Technique QMS requirements and their processes.

Requirements:

• Advanced understanding of PLC controls and processes to find faults, with the ability to change out control terminal relays
• Advanced GD&T understanding
• Ability to utilize E2 to find information for builds and process flow
• Ability to train, evaluate, and lead employees in the department
• Ability to support several tasks at the same time and delegate tasks effectively

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.