Fabrication Engineer

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•Provides Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Weld Procedures Specifications (WPS) for all welding jobs. 

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•Reviews customer welding specifications and requirements and coordinates with fabrication manufacturing engineering for proper welding procedures, methods and welder qualifications.  

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•Develops weld techniques and procedures consistent with advanced metal joining technologies.

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•Monitors welder qualifications to ensure customer specification requirements are met.

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•Assists manufacturing, fabrication and manufacturing engineers in improving overall quality, productivity and understanding of customer welding requirements and specifications. 

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•Serves as the primary weld technology engineering focal point with customers and industry representatives. 

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•Stays current and aware of the standards from AWS and other industry oversight and governing organizations.

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•Researches latest technologies and strategies to add to GTC’s capabilities and enhance efficiencies so we can maintain a competitive edge.

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KEY RESULT AREAS:

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•Customer prints and specifications are presented in easily understood requirements and process plans for welding.

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•All welding is performed to required customer specifications.  Audits are conducted to ensure compliance.

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•Welding and Fabrication Process improvements are identified and implemented.

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•Welding errors are prevented and eliminated by proactively taking corrective actions.

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•Weld procedure specifications (WPS) and procedure qualification records (PQR) are developed consistent with customer weld specifications and industry standards.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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•Assist business units with customer inquiries concerning interpretation of welding qualification requirements and specifications.

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•Reviews customer requirements and specifications and provides cost estimates as required.  Communicates with manufacturing engineers during the estimating process.

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•Represents General Tool Company with customers in technical issues relating to welding and joining.

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•Develops WPSs and PQRs needed to conform to customer welding specifications and directs the physical testing of test samples.

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•Directs welder qualifications testing for conformance to the PQR / WPS within AWS guidelines.

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•Assists supervisors and welders with process problems pertaining to welding.

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•Monitors the qualifications records of welders to assure they have the correct qualifications to meet customer requirements.

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•Provides training on welding specifications, qualifications, techniques and other information needed for welders to improve the quality of their welds.

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•Participates and initiates actions to continually improve processes, weld quality and reduce costs.

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•Maintains processes and welder performance to conform to the requirements of NADCAP, ISO, AS, and customer audits.

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•Assumes other responsibilities as assigned to include those noted in the fabrication engineering job description.

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DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION:

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•Manufacturing, mechanical or weld engineering degree. 

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•Thoroughly versed in AWS, NADCAP, AMS standards and other recognized industry authorities in welding, fabrication and heat treating.

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•Proficient in CAD software packages.

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•In depth knowledge in computer functions including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

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