Amazon

Overview

Amazon Manufacturing Services is an internal Amazon service that specializes in producing high-quality components through various manufacturing processes. The role of MFG Functional Technician Lead involves performing welding operations on manufactured components, ensuring high-quality welds that meet customer specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual welding using MIG, TIG, and laser welding processes on various materials.
• Weld components produced through CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication.
• Read and interpret welding symbols, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Set up welding equipment and select appropriate filler materials, gases, and parameters.
• Perform tack welding, fit-up, and final welding operations.
• Weld various joint configurations including butt joints, fillet welds, and corner joints.
• Grind, clean, and finish welds as required.
• Inspect welds visually for defects and verify compliance with specifications.
• Perform dimensional checks on welded assemblies.
• Identify and report quality issues to Welding Lead and quality engineers.
• Maintain accurate welding records and documentation.
• Support first article inspections for new welding specifications.
• Operate MIG, TIG, and laser welding equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform routine maintenance on welding equipment.
• Monitor gas flow rates, wire feed speeds, and other welding parameters.
• Replace welding tips, nozzles, and contact tubes as needed.
• Maintain organized welding area and tools.
• Retrieve components from manufacturing departments for welding operations.
• Prepare materials for welding including cleaning, degreasing, and fit-up.
• Use fixtures and clamps to hold parts during welding.
• Handle welded assemblies carefully to prevent damage.
• Organize completed welds and prepare for downstream operations.
• Follow all safety protocols and hot work procedures.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Report safety hazards or concerns immediately.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance through proper documentation.
• Coordinate with CNC and sheet metal teams on component readiness.
• Communicate with Welding Lead on quality issues or process improvements.
• Work with quality engineers on welding investigations.
• Support assembly team with welded components.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of welding experience with MIG and/or TIG processes.
• AWS Certified Welder certification in at least one process.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of welding metallurgy and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: USA, WA, Seattle
• Compensation: 30.00 - 50.00 USD hourly