Weld Technician - 3rd shift

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) in Bedford, United States is seeking an experienced welder/process technician to troubleshoot welding processes, tooling, and equipment and implement corrective actions on the shop floor.

You will read complex blueprints, drawings, and schematics, maintain welding process documentation, run capability studies, document results, and train personnel on process changes. A minimum of three years welding experience and a high school diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• Three years welding experience in manufacturing.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots welding processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Notifies leaders of process improvements and workflow deviations.
• Performs process checks to verify weld compliance and capability.
• Maintains welding process documents and ensures workstation documentation.
• Runs capability studies and documents results.
• Trains personnel on process changes.
• Assists in launches by following sample parts and new jobs.
• Analyzes scrap and rework and suggests corrective actions.
• Assists weld operators and welders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Welding standards

Quality workmanship

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots welding processes, tooling, and equipment and suggests corrective actions to resolve.
• Notifies production leaders of any process improvements being addressed and if workflow deviation is necessary.
• Completes process checks on the manufacturing floor to verify weld compliance and capability.
• Maintains welding process documents. Ensures each workstation has the necessary and accurate documentation.
• Runs capability studies and documents appropriately.
• Trains manufacturing personnel on process changes or updates.
• Assists in launches by following sample parts and new jobs through production. Ensures each new part is placed in quarantine and inspected appropriately.
• Analyzes scrap and rework and suggests corrective action.
• Assists weld operators and welders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong knowledge of welding standards and safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality workmanship.
• Physical stamina to work in various positions for extended periods.

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.

Experience Requirements

• Three years professional welding experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Some physical demand. Often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
• Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to operate machinery over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
• Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
• May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection must be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).