Welding Technician & Process Improvement Lead

ERMCO-ECI; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERMCO, a leading transformer manufacturer, seeks a Welding Technician to provide technical leadership across welding operations. You will develop, implement, and continuously improve welding processes, standards, and training, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

You will coach welders, manage qualification programs, collaborate with engineering and maintenance, and drive cost-effective improvements while maintaining compliance with industry requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience in a sheet metal production environment.
• Associates or higher in Welding Technology preferred.
• CWI certification through AWS highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees welding training and qualification programs with Process Engineering.
• Evaluates and audits weld processes and quality control systems.
• Leads the development and continuous improvement of welding procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Offers technical leadership and coaching on welding practices.
• Collaborates with weld technicians across the enterprise on projects.
• Acts as SME for welding equipment, processes, and techniques.

Skills

Welding experience

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Associates or higher in Welding Technology

AWS CWI certification

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

ERMCO, a leading transformer manufacturer, seeks a Welding Technician to provide technical leadership across welding operations. You will develop, implement, and continuously improve welding processes, standards, and training, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

You will coach welders, manage qualification programs, collaborate with engineering and maintenance, and drive cost-effective improvements while maintaining compliance with industry requirements.