Weld Tech

adient; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Battle Creek Seating Component is seeking a welding technician for evening shift duties and continuous improvement in weld processes. You will monitor automated welds, adjust fixtures, modify weld programs, and respond to equipment issues to maintain product quality.

Experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing is a plus; basic GD&T and computer skills are required. You will work Monday–Friday, 1:45 pm – 9:45 pm, contributing to a team that drives efficiency and quality in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Equipment troubleshooting, weld fixture adjustments and weld programming are daily activities.
• Basic understanding of 2D dimensional product prints (GD&T preferred).
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Process monitoring and data recording.
• Fixture adjustments required to meet product dimensional targets.
• Weld program changes as required to maintain weld performance.
• Respond to unscheduled equipment issues and perform diagnostics/repairs.
• Support of non-automated repair processes (off-line weld repairs).
• Complete PMs and assigned project/development work.
• Complete required training per Adient and customer requirements.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Weld fixture adjustments

Weld programming

GD&T

Basic computer skills

Visual weld inspection

Education

ASWE/WET

BSWE/WET

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process monitoring and data recording
• Fixture adjustments required to meet product dimensional targets.
• Weld program changes as required to maintain acceptable level up of weld performance
• Interact with other engineering support and maintenance to react to unscheduled equipment issues (i.e., breakdowns) and perform necessary diagnostics and repairs.
• Reaction to discovery from C.C.T. lab results and quality department audits of process capability deviations.
• Support of non-automated repair processes (i.e., off-line weld repair processes)
• Project/Development work as assigned
• PM completion as assigned.
• Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

Education / Experience / Skills

ASWE/WET preferred but will consider definitive experience with automated welding processes. BSWE/WET will be considered if experience level is less.

Accountabilities

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering Department.

Qualifications

• Experience in a High Volume Automotive Manufacturing environment is a plus
• Equipment troubleshooting, weld fixture adjustments and weld programming are daily activities. Must be able to use simple hand tools effectively.
• Need basic understanding of 2D dimensional product prints. Basic understanding of GD&T is preferred
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to be able to distinguish between a good a bad weld visually
• Able to work from Monday through Friday from 1:45 pm - 9:45 pm.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Battle Creek Seating Component