Welding Technician: Robotics-Driven Process Improvement

Flex-N-Gate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) plan with company match

Safety training

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate, a leading auto parts supplier in Detroit, seeks a Weld Technician to run welding processes and ensure product integrity, always pursuing optimization and continuous improvement.

The role covers welding applications across Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi robots, PLC backups for welding equipment, and setup changes to improve welds. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Community College Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Certified Weld Technician from a recognized body or related certification.
• Minimum 4 years of welding manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PLC programming using Allen Bradley or Omron.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with ISO 14000 and ISO TS 16949 systems, and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify and maintain Welding Applications using Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi Robotic Welding.
• Create, modify and maintain PLC AB & Omron backups for welding equipment.
• Modify Weld Schedules/Setup Parameters for MIG, Spot & Projection Welding Applications.
• Modify Weld Fixtures Setup to improve welds and component position per drawings.
• Create and maintain Weld Schedules, Setup/Changeover and Operator Instructions.
• Create and maintain Poke Yoke Systems in Welding Area.
• Support Production & Maintenance to troubleshoot and repair Welding Equipment.
• Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Projects for plant efficiency and cost reductions.

Skills

Customer Focus

Communication

Energy and Stress

Team Work

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Ethics and Integrity

Analytical

Education

Welding Engineering Technology Diploma

Certified Weld Technician

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Flex-N-Gate, a leading auto parts supplier in Detroit, seeks a Weld Technician to run welding processes and ensure product integrity, always pursuing optimization and continuous improvement.

The role covers welding applications across Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi robots, PLC backups for welding equipment, and setup changes to improve welds. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are essential.