KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC is hiring: Welding Technician in Bowlin

Overview

Job Title: Weld Technician

Classification: Hourly

Department: Tooling

Reports To: Tooling Supervisor

Position: Night Shift

Job Summary

Processes forging dies through the repair process by welding and polishing; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Duties include hand polishing die surfaces, manual crack repairs, trim die fitting, and trim die repair
• Inspect finished tooling for smoothness, contour conformity, and surface defects
• Fit and assemble parts to make, repair, or modify forging dies
• Polish, grind, shim and adjust different component parts for proper fit
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot robotic welding cell (on-the-job training provided)
• Cut, shape, and trim blocks to specified lengths or shapes utilizing power saws, shears, grinders, and various hand tools
• Verify welding machine and process setup with sign-offs on process documentation
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs
• Maintain equipment by completing daily preventative maintenance requirements (PM), troubleshooting minor maintenance issues, and notifying maintenance personnel of needed repairs
• Accomplish departmental goals by taking ownership of the welding/polishing process
• Maintain safe operations by following safety procedures and regulations
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and organization by enforcing 5S principles

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Previous welding experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule
• Follow Supervisors/Foreman direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers
• Ability to develop and execute a detailed daily plan
• Strong problem-solving skills and efficient management of time and resources

Preferred:

• Three to five years of experience in tool & die, welding, or die maintenance, or a related field
• Technical degree in welding or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in a metals/manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Sit/Stand/Walk up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs