R&D Welder Fabricator

Primary Purpose

Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager this role is responsible for engineering and R&D projects. Applying engineering principles and practices during development of new products improving products equipment processes and methods of production for the organization. This role will support projects that fulfill customer and company strategic goals integrating the needs of our customers and marketing sales and manufacturing departments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support/assist engineering with research of new and existing product design achieving company strategic goals
• Support/assist engineering with research/experiment/analysis different material manufacturing processes design tolerances and other applicable development processes
• Coordinate testing procedures and draft specifications for manufacturing
• Provide technical assistance for process related problems: Identify and analyze production problems and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Performs setup monitoring and maintenance of the manufacturing process                   
• Support/assist engineering to continually refine upgrades and modify the manufacturing process to promote SQDC (Safety Quality Delivery and Cost)
• Reviews Engineering drawings and specifications makes recommendations for changes
• Support/assist engineering planning manufacturing process from initial startup for space utilization process optimization and workforce efficiency
• Support/assist with incorporating new processes into manufacturing
• A general understanding of machine and tool design designs various tooling to support manufacturing/inspection requirements
• Setup and operate all fabricating and machine shop equipment such as robotic welding equipment brake press lathe iron worker saw etc. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Observes equipment to detect defects or machine malfunction.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications and performs a variety of quality control inspections on products materials components and parts at various stages to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.
• Uses inspection devices as necessary to inspect parts and verify that the part is to print as required.
• Documents machine operations and preventative maintenance programs
• Provides line support and in-process failure analysis

Qualifications :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills physical demands and/or ability required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience welding (MIG/ARC/GAS) in a manufacturing industry or equivalent
• Previous experience in fixturing parts and assemblies to prevent warpage or other unwanted results
• Ability to set up and operate all Fab/Machine shop equipment (medium to large hydraulic/brake press robotic welders vertical mill (Bridgeport) grinder iron worker vertical/horizontal band saw horizontal lathe)
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work within a team environment and work independently when necessary
• Ability to weld and/or use cutting torch in all positions
• Ability to regulate welder to specific wire feed speeds and voltage
• Ability to perform fit up weld and assemble using fixtures surface plates and hand tools tape measure etc.
• Ability to fixture components and welds to print specifications sketches or concepts
• Ability to design and build prototypes with very little detail and supervision
• Preferred Experience in building prototypes and fixtures

• Preferred Previous programming experience in Fanuc and/or Lincoln robotic welder
• Preferred Proficient in TIG welding

• Preferred Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting
• Preferred Familiarity with hydraulics (pressure cylinders liners and valuing)
• Preferred: Working knowledge of technical terminology in the aerial work platform and/or hydraulic lift industry
• Preferred: Experience in SolidWorks
• Good interpersonal/social skills
• Ability to use logic to solve problems with effective solutions
• Able to maintain confidential information

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift position move bend flip parts in order to accomplish production goals that require loading adjusting turning and removing small and large parts up to 50lbs
• Stands bends stretches reaches lifts repetitively to accomplish welding and other company-wide production goals
• Ability to occasionally lift greater than 75lbs with assistance
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time bend kneel reach lift sit in hot cold dusty elevated noisy area where foot and automated equipment movement airborne dust/fumes and ultraviolet light are present
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• This position usually works regular business hours but may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet deadlines

• Works in an office and factories may have to travel between sites locally. Job site and remote field work will be required as needed.
• May have to work around heavy machinery noisy and/or dirty conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time bend kneel reach lift sit in hot cold dusty elevated noisy areas where foot and automated equipment movement airborne dust/fumes and ultraviolet light are present

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time