Weld Technician

Flex-N-Gate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) plan with company match

Safety training

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate, a leading auto parts supplier in Detroit, seeks a Weld Technician to run welding processes and ensure product integrity, always pursuing optimization and continuous improvement.

The role covers welding applications across Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi robots, PLC backups for welding equipment, and setup changes to improve welds. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Certified Weld Technician from a recognized body or related certification.
• Minimum 4 years of welding manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PLC programming using Allen Bradley or Omron.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with ISO 14000 and ISO TS 16949 systems, and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and maintain Welding Applications using Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi Robotic Welding.
• Create, modify and maintain PLC AB & Omron backups for welding equipment.
• Modify Weld Schedules/Setup Parameters for MIG, Spot & Projection Welding Applications.
• Modify Weld Fixtures Setup to improve welds and component position per drawings.
• Create and maintain Weld Schedules, Setup/Changeover and Operator Instructions.
• Create and maintain Poke Yoke Systems in Welding Area.
• Support Production & Maintenance to troubleshoot and repair Welding Equipment.
• Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Projects for plant efficiency and cost reductions.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Energy and Stress

Team Work

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Ethics and Integrity

Analytical

Education

Welding Engineering Technology Diploma

Certified Weld Technician

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Summary

The Weld Technician is in charge of run welding processes to ensure the integrity and quality of products, always seeking to optimize resources and continuous improvement

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical

Job Duties

• Create, modify and maintain Welding Applications using Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi Robotic Welding
• Create, modify and maintain PLC AB & Omron backups for welding equipment
• Modify Weld Schedules/ Setup Parameters for MIG, Spot & Projection Welding Applications
• Modify Weld Fixtures Setup to improve or correct welds/ components position as per drawing specifications
• Create & maintain Weld Schedules, Setup/ Changeover and Operator Instructions
• Create and maintain Poke Yoke Systems in Welding Area
• Support Production & Maintenance to troubleshoot and repair the Welding Equipment
• Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Projects for increasing Plant Efficiency and Cost Reductions
• Participate in 8D Discipline Report to implement Process or Product Corrective and/or Preventive Actions
• Create and update Welding PFMEA for various products
• Participate in new welding equipment selection and suggest new welding equipment
• Analyze and make proposals for improvements to the performance indicators that apply to the welding process
• Validate and maintain records of welding control parameters
• Assist in training and methods for welding operations
• Optimize the performance of welding consumables
• Support Plant Quality System
• Active participation in the implementation & development of Environmental Quality Systems
• Participate in commissioning new welding equipment

Requirements

• Community College Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology or
• Certified Weld Technician from a recognized body or
• 4 years related work experience in a welding manufacturing environment
• PLC Programming experience using Allen Bradley or Omron PLC
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• ISO 14000 system.
• Welding Standards
• ISO TS 16949 system
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow guidelines
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
• Strong analytical ability
• Interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Proven good presentation skills

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.