TIG Welder

Martinrea; Riverside (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea is seeking a Welding Quality Technician to ensure that Martinrea and Customer quality requirements are met while welding materials into parts. You will establish and maintain welding parameters for production and QA, inspect welds, and support robotic weld operations.

This role requires an AWS certificate, welding metallurgy knowledge, NDE basics, and experience with GMAW, projection, and resistance welding.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Able to work shifts and be flexible (including overtime on short notice).
• Basic knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2002 and measuring equipment.
• Basic GD&T and CMM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding parameter establishment and maintenance to support production and Quality Assurance.
• Conduct weld inspections and analyze weld data, generating reports.
• Assist with robotic weld touchups and Paxit system documentation.
• Maintain Weld Set up Instructions, Weld Inspection Records and Weld Length records.
• Support PPAP packages as required and participate in quality audits.

Skills

AWS certificate

Welding metallurgy

NDE techniques

GMAW / welding processes

Robotics experience

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

ISO/TS 16949:2002 knowledge

Measuring equipment

GD&T

CMM understanding

Teamwork

Tools

Paxit system

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring Martinrea and Customer quality requirements are met while welding materials into parts.

Required Education and 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:

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

Attend and or Champion quality meetings when requested

Provide support to all Departments for weld related issues

Cover for the other Technicians if he/she is absent

Generating and upkeep of the Weld Set up Instructions, Weld Inspection Records and Weld Length records

Ability to work well in a team environment or individually

Audit and approve Special Material Requests and reworked material when required

Initiate and coordinate problem reports and containments

Buy off of the First-Off / Mid-Off processes, and set up verifications to ensure it is being done correctly

Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve results

Take initiative to follow through on completion of tasks / projects, PMR's and CIP'sAbide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook

• Compliance with Company policies concerning applicable laws

Work Environment:

• Both office setting and production environment
• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Flexible hours as required

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work on computer for long periods of time
• Ability to be present on the production floor on a daily basis

Health and Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice