Weld Technician

Martinrea; Jonesville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International Inc. is seeking a quality technician focused on welding to ensure customer and company welding requirements are met. You will identify welding concerns and input solutions, while maintaining welding parameters to support production and QA.

The role involves weld inspections, data analysis, and collaboration with teams on continuous improvement, PPAP packages, and robot-assisted welds. Overtime and shift flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Welding Technologist/Technician course completed at a community college or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of Welding Metallurgy.
• Fundamental understanding of NDE techniques is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ISO/TS 16949:2002 is an asset.
• Basic understanding of CMM is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and implement welding parameters to support production and Quality Assurance.
• Conduct weld inspection and analyze weld data; generate reports.
• Assist with robotic weld touchups and PPAP packages as required.
• Maintain Paxit system archives and support department quality initiatives.
• Support quality meetings and problem solving activities.
• Provide support to departments for weld-related issues and cover for other technicians when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Overtime flexibility

GD&T understanding

Measuring equipment knowledge

Basic computer skills

Robotic welding

GMAW

Welding process knowledge

Education

Welding Technologist/Technician course

Welding metallurgy understanding

ISO/TS 16949:2002 awareness

CMM awareness

Tools

Paxit system

Industrial robots

Measuring equipment (CMM, micrometers, calipers)

Job description

Job Summary:

He/she is responsible for ensuring Martinrea and Customer quality requirements are met by identifying and providing input to resolve welding concerns.

Knowledge and Skills (Education):

• Post-secondary education - Completion of Welding Technologist/Technician Course from a Community or recognized college consisting of two years or more
• 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 (micrometers, calipers, indicators and height gauges)
• Basic Computer skills
• Understanding of Core Skills and basic GD&T
• Basic understanding of CMM

Major Accountabilities:

• 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 off's 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 requiredAssist 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

Decision Making and Authority:

• 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's

Working Conditions:

• 10% office,90% plant floor (PPE required)

Effort/Physical Demands

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management
• Overtime as required

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company
• Ensure that your department is clean, tidy, organized and a safe workplace at all times.

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process.Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview