Job Description

Overview

The Welding Specialist is responsible for training and coordinating activities within the Weld-shop environment, ensuring that production and performance commitments are met while emphasizing safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The role involves continuous improvement through best practices and lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate and sustain high level of 5S.
  • Create macro welding parameters and welding programs for all cladding machines in the Weld-shop.
  • Assist in conducting WQT for new welders and PQR tests for new job materials.
  • Manage Weld Shop tooling and other equipment.
  • Assist supervisor in monitoring and resolving issues related to Weld-shop operations.
  • Ensure Weld-shop equipment is maintained.
  • Meet department quality and delivery output goals.
  • Provide training, motivation, guidance, and communication to team members.
  • Coordinate maintenance and upgrades of machine tools.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes and queue times with internal stakeholders.
  • Initiate improvement plans and cost savings.
  • Apply knowledge of Auto TIG / Manual welding machines, shop mathematics, metal properties, and welding procedures.
  • Create and improve process instructions in the Weld-shop.
  • Drive the team to meet on-time delivery.
  • Resolve routine queries and problems independently.
  • Conduct RCA to develop corrective and preventive actions.
  • Execute and maintain simultaneous manufacturing activities across value streams.
  • Navigate data visualization platforms and describe real-time process performance.

How this job compares

What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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