Maintenance Weld Tech. - 1st Shift

Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms. Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones. We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking. We’re about cutting edge ideas. We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas

Fisher Dynamics is currently seeking a Maintenance Weld Technician on 1st Shift for our Saint Clair Shores, MI campus. This position is responsible for repair and maintenance of weld cell equipment to provide efficient and quality welding application

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate the process/procedures as it relates to welding for new product launches and current production
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot automated welding cells and equipment
• Set up of robotic and resistance weld operations and Poke-yoke apparatus
• Fixture modification and adjustments
• Operate and program robotic weld cells
• Assist in the training of operators on all weld cell operations
• Responsible for verifying and documenting changes to process parameters
• Assist Welding Engineers as needed
• Read electrical schematics and other documents to assist in diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment
• Works to eliminate downtime.  Identifies and eliminates sources of downtime and extraneous variation through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures with Engineering Teams
• Communicate with co-workers and others to carry out job duties
• Various other duties as required by the department

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Formal training leading to journeyman status preferred 

Experience

3-5 years of experience 

Skills

Robotic troubleshooting and programming – Fanuc and Motoman

Welding proficiency – knowledge of multiple welding processes including laser welding, gas metal arc welding, and resistance welding – including the ability to manually weld and pass the welding certification requirements

Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining welding equipment – Lincoln electric, Miller, Entron, HighYag RLSK, IPG, Precitec, etc.

Knowledge of IATF16949

Knowledge of cutting, forming, turning, milling, grinding, tool sharpening, SPS (statistical process control) charting, calculating  speeds and feeds, machine setup, blueprint reading, electrical schematic reading

Must have knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic systems sufficient to diagnose and repair machines

Must be able to operate basic metrology equipment, grease guns, grinders, drill presses, punch presses, hand tools, and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of equipment and machines  

Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees

Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required

Licensure

Valid driver’s license

Safety

Safety glasses and hearing protection required.   Other safety equipment required on an as needed basis.

Work Environment

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of an office setting and manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of a manufacturing environment.   Job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move in and around equipment and machinery throughout the plant(s), including second story areas.  This may include climbing on, in and around locked out machinery and equipment. Must be able to identify colors for purposes of executing machine and equipment repairs.  The ability to lift 40 pounds is required.  

Salary : $24 - $35