Job DescriptionTo help us drive excellence, you'll get to:• Specify welding equipment, welding consumables, electrical and mechanical systems, robotic systems, and any related components associated with the welding process.
• Recommend and develop preventative maintenance procedures for all plant welding equipment including robotic systems. Evaluate processes and procedures to maintain or improve weld parameters and weld efficiency.
• Assist in development of weld quality control process.
• Designs, develops and tests welding methods, materials, processes and results.
• Assist Quality Assurance department in maintaining weld integrity. Interface with manufacturing and maintenance to resolve welding and welding system issues.
• Assist with MRO crib activities related to weld supplies.
• Support project engineering on new and existing programs.
• Assist in the integration, start-up and debug of plant floor welding equipment.
• Champion assigned weld engineering changes, communicate and coordinate accordingly to all departments.
• Train and mentor the welding process for manufacturing and skilled trades colleagues.
• Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).
This full-time, salary, role is a part of our Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.
Required experience:- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Hands on experience in manual and automated welding processes
- Working knowledge of MIG and Spot-welding processes
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product designs, safety, quality and workflow
- Excellent "hands on" welding and training skills.
- Knowledge in robotic welding and material handling applications.
- Knowledge in robotic programming (ex. ABB, Fanuc robots, etc.)
- Understanding of electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and weld drawings
- Mechanical Ability
- Specialized knowledge of the following:
- Weld power source, wire feeder, torch and reamer
- Plasma cutting, grinding and rework applications
- Weld shielding gas technologies
- Electrical enclosures and power requirements for welding
- Customer welding specifications and testing requirements
- Gas metal arc welding
- Resistance spot welding
Working conditions:• We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Where you'll be:This position is located at our Plymouth plant in Plymouth, Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.
Why you'll enjoy working here:- Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
- Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
- Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
- Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.
