Welding Tech Lead and Process Innovator

GridBridge, Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ERMCO in Athens, GA is seeking a Welding Technician to provide technical leadership for welding operations in a manufacturing environment. You will develop, implement, and continually improve welding processes, standards, and training to ensure product quality and safety.

You will partner with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to establish best practices and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience in a sheet metal production environment is required.
• Associates or greater in Welding Technology is preferred.
• CWI certification through AWS is HIGHLY preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees welding training and qualification programs in partnership with Process Engineering to establish, conduct, and document weld training and tests for all fabrication areas.
• Evaluates and audits weld processes and quality systems across the various fabrication areas to ensure adherence to company standards for weld integrity and visual acceptance.
• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Welding Procedure Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and acceptance criteria for all methods of welding to support operational consistency and product quality.
• Provides technical leadership and guidance by coaching other team members on best practices and continuously looking for ways to improve existing processes for quality, appearance, strength, ergonomics, and ease of manufacturing.
• Working collaboratively with other weld technicians across the enterprise to share projects, gather insight, and implement positive changes within the organization.
• Serving as the subject matter expert for all questions/concerns regarding welding equipment, welding processes, and welding technique for operations and maintenance needs.
• Participate in customer corrective action requests and assist in establishing corrective actions, documenting changes, and ensuring effectiveness.
• Managing and documenting all welding equipment, conducting risk assessments of existing equipment, and assisting in capital projects involving welding equipment.
• Plans and executes welding process development activities, including prototype trials and validation testing, to support new product introduction, manufacturability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with local technical schools and industry experts to develop curriculum and maintain working knowledge of the latest in weld technology

Skills

Welding knowledge

Project management

CAD experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or higher in Welding Technology

CWI certification (AWS)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ERMCO in Athens, GA is seeking a Welding Technician to provide technical leadership for welding operations in a manufacturing environment. You will develop, implement, and continually improve welding processes, standards, and training to ensure product quality and safety.

You will partner with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to establish best practices and support new product introductions.