RD Welder Fabricator

Custom Equipment, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Equipment, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to drive welding and R&D initiatives in our manufacturing environment. You will support new product development, improve existing processes, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and production to meet strategic goals.

The role requires hands-on expertise in MIG/ARC/GAS welding, fixturing for weld integrity, and proficiency with SolidWorks and robotic welding systems. Excellent problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience (MIG/ARC/GAS) in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience fixturing parts to prevent warpage and ensure weld integrity.
• Ability to operate Fab/Machine shop equipment and read drawings.
• Welding in all positions and ability to set wire feed speeds/voltage.
• Proficient with fixtures and welding to print specifications.
• Experience building prototypes and fixtures preferred.
• SolidWorks familiarity; Fanuc/Lincoln robotics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering with research and development of new/existing products.
• Coordinate testing procedures and draft specifications for manufacturing.
• Provide technical assistance for process-related problems and root-cause analysis.
• Setup, monitor, and maintain manufacturing processes; ensure SQDC goals.
• Review drawings and specifications; propose changes and improvements.
• Design/build prototypes and fixtures; support space utilization and efficiency.
• Operate and program robotic welding equipment; ensure weld quality.
• Document machine operations and coordinate preventative maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Strong communication

Independent work

Logic to solve problems

Confidential information handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Fanuc robotics

Lincoln robotic welder

Robotic welding equipment

Vertical/horizontal band saw

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for engineering and R&D projects. Applying engineering principles and practices during development of new products, improving products, equipment, processes and methods of production for the organization. This role will support projects that fulfill customer and company strategic goals, integrating the needs of our customers, and marketing, sales, and manufacturing departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support/assist engineering with research of new and existing product design, achieving company strategic goals
• Support/assist engineering with research/experiment/analysis different material, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other applicable development processes
• Coordinate testing procedures and draft specifications for manufacturing
• Provide technical assistance for process related problems: Identify and analyze production problems and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Performs setup, monitoring and maintenance of the manufacturing process
• Support/assist engineering to continually refine upgrades and modify the manufacturing process to promote SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost)
• Reviews Engineering drawings and specifications, makes recommendations for changes
• Support/assist engineering planning manufacturing process from initial startup for space utilization, process optimization and workforce efficiency
• Support/assist with incorporating new processes into manufacturing
• A general understanding of machine and tool design, designs various tooling to support manufacturing/inspection requirements
• Setup and operate all fabricating and machine shop equipment such as robotic welding equipment, brake press, lathe, iron worker, saw, etc. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Observes equipment to detect defects or machine malfunction.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications and performs a variety of quality control inspections on products, materials, components, and parts at various stages to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.
• Uses inspection devices as necessary to inspect parts and verify that the part is to print as required.
• Documents machine operations and preventative maintenance programs
• Provides line support and in-process failure analysis

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience welding (MIG/ARC/GAS) in a manufacturing industry or equivalent
• Previous experience in fixturing parts and assemblies to prevent warpage or other unwanted results
• Ability to set up and operate all Fab/Machine shop equipment (medium to large hydraulic/brake press, robotic welders, vertical mill (Bridgeport), grinder, iron worker, vertical/horizontal band saw, horizontal lathe)
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work within a team environment and work independently when necessary
• Ability to weld and/or use cutting torch in all positions
• Ability to regulate welder to specific wire feed speeds and voltage
• Ability to perform fit up, weld, and assemble using fixtures, surface plates and hand tools, tape measure, etc.
• Ability to fixture components and welds to print specifications, sketches, or concepts
• Ability to design and build prototypes with very little detail and supervision
• Preferred – Experience in building prototypes and fixtures
• Preferred – Previous programming experience in Fanuc and/or Lincoln robotic welder
• Preferred – Proficient in TIG welding
• Preferred – Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting
• Preferred– Familiarity with hydraulics (pressure, cylinders, liners, and valuing)
• Preferred: Working knowledge of technical terminology in the aerial work platform and/or hydraulic lift industry
• Preferred: Experience in SolidWorks
• Good interpersonal/social skills
• Ability to use logic to solve problems with effective solutions
• Able to maintain confidential information

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, position, move, bend, flip parts in order to accomplish production goals that require loading, adjusting, turning, and removing small and large parts up to 50lbs
• Stands, bends, stretches, reaches, lifts repetitively to accomplish welding and other company-wide production goals
• Ability to occasionally lift greater than 75lbs with assistance
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, kneel, reach, lift, sit, in hot, cold, dusty, elevated, noisy area where foot and automated equipment movement, airborne, dust/fumes, and ultraviolet light are present
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• This position usually works regular business hours but may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines
• Works in an office and factories, may have to travel between sites locally. Job site and remote field work will be required as needed.
• May have to work around heavy machinery, noisy and/or dirty conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, bend, kneel, reach, lift, sit, in hot, cold, dusty, elevated, noisy areas where foot and automated equipment movement, airborne, dust/fumes, and ultraviolet light are present

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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