ZipRecruiter is hiring: Manuf. Engineering Tech. Robotic Welding in Schofield

Overview

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, identify and execute Continuous Improvement projects and standardize work to maximize throughput in a cost efficient manner. The Manufacturing Engineer will act in a manner that is consistent with Gordon Aluminum’s Customer 1st Philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Standardizes work in the fabrication area to increase throughput. Specific focus on two robotic welding cells.
• Trains production personnel to the standardized work.
• Identifies and executes meaningful improvement opportunities and promptly seeks his or her next task, while requiring minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoots medium to high complexity problems through analyzing information and evaluating results to propose and choose the best immediate and long term solutions.
• Uses Six Sigma training and tools where applicable to find solutions.
• Observes and analyzes processes to identify and implement waste and time saving opportunities.
• Derives work instructions or setup sheets to effectively communicate required procedure to the operations team. Proficient in using typical Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
• Ability to manage and prioritize his or her schedule and workload for on time delivery of tasks and projects.
• Conducts themselves in a professional manner, treating all individuals with respect and taking on tasks with a positive attitude.
• All positions are also responsible for: Performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations; Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or technical school with at least two years’ hands-on experience with welding and robotic welders; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in setting up, operating and troubleshooting welding cells.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the principles of fabrication.
• Strong and effective communicator, both verbally and written.
• Proficient with blue print reading and basic metrology: calipers, micrometers, indicators, depth micrometers, etc.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk or hear. The position is regularly required to walk, use hands to grasp, hold, handle, reach with arms and hands, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and heat. The noise level is usually moderate to loud. Employee is expected to wear the required personal protective equipment on the production floor.

Notice

All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. The Company retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Gordon Aluminum Industries, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their sex, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.