What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weld Technician - 3rd shift position at MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.)?
Job Responsibilities
- Troubleshoots welding processes, tooling, and equipment and suggests corrective actions to resolve.
- Notifies production leaders of any process improvements being addressed and if workflow deviation is necessary.
- Completes process checks on the manufacturing floor to verify weld compliance and capability.
- Maintains welding process documents. Ensures each workstation has the necessary and accurate documentation.
- Runs capability studies and documents appropriately.
- Trains manufacturing personnel on process changes or updates.
- Assists in launches by following sample parts and new jobs through production. Ensures each new part is placed in quarantine and inspected appropriately.
- Analyzes scrap and rework and suggests corrective action.
- Assists weld operators and welders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
- Strong knowledge of welding standards and safety practices.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to the highest quality workmanship.
- Physical stamina to work in various positions for extended periods.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education required.
- Three years professional welding experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Some physical demand. Often lifts light to heavy-weight material. Frequent lifting/moving average weight (up to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.
- Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
- Ability to operate machinery over a full work shift (8-12 hours).
- Ability to stand and / or walk constantly over a full work shift on concrete (8-12 hours).
- May be exposed to noise levels for which hearing protection must be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours).