Weld Instructor CWI

SUMMARY: Supports the technical aspects of manual welding processes within Crenlo Rochester, MN and Watertown, SD facilities.  Coordinate the qualification testing of all welders, lead welder training courses for new welders, establish test and maintain all procedure qualification reports (PQR) and weld procedure specifications (WPS) in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) weld standards B2.1, D14.0, D8.1M, D1.1, D1.2 and D1.3.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes standardized weld training programs across all Crenlo locations; executes weld training in local facilities (multiple locations—Watertown, SD and Rochester, MN).
• Acts as the facility weld subject matter expert and compliance owner related to AWS D14.0 and other industry standards
  • Steel, aluminum, galvanneal, spot welding, manual welding, robotic welding
  • Provide technical assessment and disposition decisions for weld
  • Maintain and own internal unified weld specification

• Supports Innovation and Technology improvements.
• Equipment selection
• Material selection
• Process optimization/weld parameter optimization for part variation
• Equipment selection and strategy
• Tooling reviews for welding processes.
• Execute weld operational improvements via training and collaboration with facility Operations leadership
• Utilizes quality department data to monitor weld quality trends
• Implements process, equipment and training improvements related to facility weld
• Measures impact of weld improvements
• Implement measures to maintain weld improvements in collaboration with facility Operations leadership.
• Standardized best practices, processes and procedures related to weld processes across all Crenlo locations
• Manages the technical aspects of welding work within all plants including troubleshooting of equipment and weld problems.
• Identifies new weld processes and upgrading of existing processes aligned with organizational strategy and initiatives.
• Specification of equipment, automation, and machines to satisfy production and processing needs.
• Establishes and maintains all PQR and WPS in accordance with appropriate AWS weld standards.
• Performs A and B welder testing and qualifications of weld operators. Maintains and administers the A and B welder testing program.
• Establishes, maintains, and leads welder training courses for employees.
• Specifies and assists with PM programs for the weld machines.
• Establishes and monitors appropriate weld machine settings for the different jobs within the plant.
• Assists the design and estimating teams with new jobs and DFM for new welding jobs.
• Works with the robotics group to troubleshoot robotic welding issues.
• Drives continuous improvement in safety, quality and cost relating to welding processes.
• Collaborates and aigned best practices with other Crenlo Weld Instructors

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• American Weld Society Certified Weld Instructor certification required.
• Must have demonstrated welding skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to train others. 
• Must currently hold an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector designation or obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leadership members.
• Excellent planning, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret weld prints.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER:

• Work Hours/Status: 1^st shift salaried-exempt, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 40% of travel is required.
• Environment: This position is regularly exposed to noise, odors, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, drafts, vibration, electricity, heights, and pinch point hazards.
• Physical Requirements statement(s)
• Typically requires standing, walking, and sitting on a regular basis. Approximately 60% of time will be spent on the production floor and the remaining 40% will be in an office.
• Specific vision requirements include depth perception and peripheral vision. Sustained visual concentration on numbers, policy documents, etc. while viewing small areas such as monitors and small screens.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects of the job, which are subject to change at any time.  An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Crenlo offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In addition to paid time-off and paid holidays, employees are offered participation in the company 401K with match. Regular fulltime employees working 30 hours or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month after hire. 

We provide high-quality, on-time supply of engineered cabs to top OEM manufacturers in agriculture, construction, forestry, military, mining, rail, and specialty truck markets. Our mission from concept design to volume production is leveraging our engineering innovations, manufacturing capabilities, and leadership team’s commitment to continuous improvement to deliver the best customer experience and build relationships that withstand the test of time. While our technology has evolved over the years, our concern for exceeding customer expectations has never changed. 

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• American Weld Society Certified Weld Instructor certification required.
• Weld Engineering Degree or related Engineering degree; or 10 years equivalent work experience/education.
• Experience in metal fabrication and welding is required.
• Advanced knowledge in welding processes and specifications.
• Demonstrated capability to train, troubleshoot and establish effective weld procedures and processes.
• Must be a certified weld inspector and have direct training with MIG, TIG, Pulse and Spot Weld processes.
• Experience in robotic welding programming, best practices, robotic weld troubleshooting, equipment specification and maintenance.