Weld Technician: Process Optimization & Quality Focus

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

Job summary

MEC in Bedford is seeking a skilled Welding Technician to support manufacturing operations on the floor. You will troubleshoot welding processes, ensure weld quality, and maintain accurate process documentation on site in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 3 years of welding experience, strong blueprint interpretation, and a commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship. The job includes training operators and supporting launches and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Welding safety standards and best practices.
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality workmanship.
• Physically capable of extended shifts and varied positions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots welding processes, tooling, and equipment and suggests corrective actions.
• Notifies production leaders of process improvements and workflow deviations.
• Performs on-floor checks to verify weld compliance and capability.
• Maintains welding process documents and ensures up-to-date workstation documentation.
• Runs capability studies and documents results.
• Trains manufacturing personnel on process changes.
• Assists in launches by handling sample parts and new jobs through production; quarantines and inspects as needed.
• Analyzes scrap and rework and suggests corrective action.
• Assists weld operators and welders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read blueprints/schematics

Welding standards/safety

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• 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 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).