Rework Weld Operator - 1st Shift

Constellium Deutschland GmbH; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Michigan is seeking a Repair Welder to support their Automotive Structures Plant. The role involves inspecting and welding aluminum parts, ensuring compliance with customer and AWS specifications. Candidates must have the ability to pass an in-house GTAW welding test and possess a minimum of 1 year of experience or an AWS certification. A good vision is also required for this position.

Qualifications

• 1-year minimum experience or an AWS certification required.
• Ability to pass in house GTAW welding test.
• Must have 20/20 or corrected near vision.

Responsibilities

• Identify and inspect areas needing repair.
• Weld areas on aluminum parts using GMAW or GTAW.
• Remove defective welds per specifications.

Skills

Ability to pass in house GTAW welding test

Read precision measuring instruments

Weld drawings interpretation

Education

AWS certification or 1-year minimum experience

Job description

Repair Welder will be responsible for supporting our Automotive Structures Plant in Van Buren Twp., Michigan. A successful Repair Welder will be able to analyze the level of repair necessary to remove weld defects and produce repairs which meet or exceed our customer and AWS specifications.

• Identify and inspect areas needing repair
• Weld areas on aluminum parts using one or more techniques: Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW)
• Remove defective welds and welds in compliance with Process Control Procedures, customer and AWS D8.14 welding specifications
• Welds components in flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead positions
• Welds repairs by placing parts on benches or fixtures
• Inspect front and back of completed welds to assure proper technique and adequate metal deposit
• Minimize scrap
• Repair torch heads, replaces power cables and performs minor maintenance on welding equipment
• Adhere to company safety rules
• Safely operate all equipment and tools

All other duties assigned by the supervision and necessary to perform the job.

Required competencies, experience and technical skills

• Ability to pass in house GTAW welding test
• 1-year minimum experience or an AWS certification
• Must be able to read precision measuring instruments and weld drawings
• Have 20/20 or corrected near vision in both eyes