Overview
UCT is seeking a Welding Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Chandler, AZ, to lead daily welding operations in the semiconductor industry. The role focuses on ensuring safe, high-quality production while managing workforce performance and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Manage all production welding related issues for the site.
- Oversee day-to-day welding activities including priorities, capacity planning, and headcount assessments.
- Ensure factory weld shop performance in terms of 6S, on-time delivery, quality, weld count, and cost.
- Initiate and implement Manufacturing Process Capability and Continuous Quality Improvement.
- Review and optimize weld shop design for efficiency.
- Drive continuous culture improvement throughout the welding process.
- Develop and maintain training and certification programs for welding team members.
- Hire, train, and develop weld shop personnel.
- Collaborate with support organizations to resolve customer issues and expedite material shortages.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering discipline/equivalent; APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
- 5+ years direct experience with orbital welding for the semiconductor industry.
- 1+ years of directly related Engineering experience preferably in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- Proven strong team building and personnel development experience.
- Gas/liquid delivery systems experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment a plus.
- Working understanding of AWS and SEMI requirements for high purity welding.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols.
- Ability to develop weld programs and make adjustments to achieve desired results.
- Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Strong technical leadership and semiconductor equipment knowledge desired.
- Strong experience with Process Control and engineering tools preferred.
- Strong understanding of factory utilization and production efficiency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of MRP/ERP applications a plus.
- Ability to work long hours as needed.
Additional Information
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
- Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently.
- Ability to talk on the phone and use a computer for extended periods may be required.
- May involve exposure to moderate noise levels.
- Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment.