MIG Welder

Martinrea; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea in Riverside, MO, seeks a Weld Quality Technician to ensure customer quality needs are met as welding materials are joined into parts.

The position requires an AWS certificate, welding metallurgy knowledge, NDE basics, and GMAW/robotic welding experience. You will set welding parameters, inspect welds, analyze data, and contribute to PPAP and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active AWS certificate.
• Solid understanding of welding metallurgy principles.
• Fundamental knowledge of NDE techniques.
• Experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and allied processes.
• Proficiency with industrial robotics in welding.
• Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949 and PPAP concepts is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Martinrea and customer quality requirements are met in welding.
• Establish and maintain welding parameters to support production and QA.
• Perform weld inspections and analyze weld data to generate reports.
• Assist with robotic weld touchups and Paxit archiving.
• Support audits, PPAP packages, and cross-functional problem solving.
• Adhere to safety, health, and environmental policies.

Skills

Welding metallurgy

GMAW

NDE understanding

GD&T

CMM knowledge

Robotic welding

Paxit system

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

AWS certificate

Tools

CMM

Paxit

Robot programming software

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring Martinrea and Customer quality requirements are met while

welding materials into parts.

Required Education & Experience

• Must have a current AWS certificate
• Sound understanding of Welding Metallurgy
• Fundamental understanding of NDE techniques
• Sound understanding of Gas Metal Arc Welding, Projection and Resistance Welding
• Manual GMAW experience
• Working experience with industrial robots
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills
• Must be willing to work shifts and be flexible (including overtime on short notice)
• Ability to work well with fellow team members and promote "Team" concept
• Basic knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2002 an asset
• Basic knowledge and use of measuring equipment
• Basic Computer skills
• Understanding of Core Skills and basic GD&T
• Basic understanding of CMM

Essential Functions/Competency Level

• Perform all duties and promote them in a manner that reflects the Martinrea Expectations, through Martinrea Employee Charter.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Support the WEC's on new and existing programs
• Support Buy offs when required
• Keep the product cleaned up in quarantine
• Establish, maintain, and implement welding parameters to support production and Quality Assurance
• Conducts weld inspection and analyze weld data, generate reports
• Assist with Robotic weld touchups
• Archiving and maintaining Paxit system
• Be dedicated to generating and or assisting in PPAP packages when required
• Maintain a sound understanding of customers' product and engineering specifications
• Participate in problem solving activities
• Participate in Product, System and Process Audits as required
• Assist in the training of production personnel in all quality requirements when required
• Provide support to all Departments for weld related issues
• Abide by all Company policies including, but not limited to Health & Safety, Quality & Environmental Systems, HR policies and Martinrea Employee Handbook

Work Environment

• Working in a factory environment
• Frequent distractions and interruptions
• Multiple demands in a challenging and fast paced - team orientated environment

Physical Demands

• Constant standing
• Constant communication with employees, peers, management
• Possible use of computer and dispatch radio
• Overtime as required
• Lifting as required

Health & Safety

• Must work in accordance with H&S regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear PPE and certain clothing as required by the Company