Weld Technician

"An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Come grow with usNorth American Stamping is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for an experienced Weld Technician to join our team!

North American Stamping Group is a privately held company founded in 1978. We continue to explore the most innovative processes and technologies to stay on the leading edge of the automotive industry. Our strategic locations within North America allows us the manufacturing footprint to cover you in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.NASG is an industry leader in the manufacturing of stampings and automated assemblies.A Tier II supplier of components, systems and aftermarket products for the automotive industry with a core business market consisting of seating, ride control, exhaust components, heat shields, noise, vibration and harness (NVH), chassis and structural and window regulators.

Your success is our successOur sales have grown annually at a compounded rate of 18.0% for the last eight years, tripling our business, while making us one of the largest leading Tier II automotive stamping and assembly suppliers.

What you get in returnThe most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level, along with a full benefits package.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The automation & weld technician is responsible for the oversite of all weld and automated assembly processes. Ensure that production equipment is maintained in a safe, production ready condition to assure efficient production of quality parts. Implement and execute predictive, proactive and innovative maintenance systems to avoid costly and unscheduled downtime.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures that production and related equipment is ready to meet customer requirements.
2. Collaborate with manufacturing operations group to ensure successful launch of new and take over work.
3. Complete work from project list as assigned by departmental management.
4. Maintain and repair robotic weld cells, assembly machines, as required
5. Complete preventative maintenance (PM) activities and maintain the PM schedule for production related equipment.
6. Ensure maintenance repair requests for automation and weld equipment are being addressed resolved and returned for proper record
7. Requisition supplies and maintain inventory of spare parts for automation and weld manufacturing processes.
8. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on production related equipment.
9. Use of data and root cause investigative methods to identify and solve production issues and elimination of waste
10. Weld and automation fixture adjustment to maintain part quality and meet productivity requirements.
11. Identify and implement innovative ways of improving existing process and equipment performance and reliability
12. Follow-up projects and tasks after completion to ensure target results are effective and maintained.
13. Effectively communicate project status and status of assigned tasks through to completion. compile effective and concise visual reports
14. Works with all departments to ensure required productivity and customer quality are achieved
15. Work with all employees to continuously improve quality and production.
16. Participate in team environment to support process improvement activities related to quality and performance
17. Suggest methods for improvements, i.e., continuous improvement plan.
18. Work in a safe/productive manner with the ability to maintain quality of welds and parts to expected standards.
19. Maintain clean work area
20. Work with outside tradesmen as required.
21. Available for overtime and flexible hours as required to support customer and production needs
22. Available for training as required
23. Reference NASG ME-049 for division specific requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Required - High School grade 12 or equivalent GED
• Preferred - Associates degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering / industrial electronics / robotics / electrical controls / automation / metallurgy

Experience:

• Ability to demonstrate 5 years work related experience in robot programming
• The knowledge of Mig and resistance welding principles
• Production resistance and Mig weld controls programming
• Automation equipment
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Industrial Millwright Mechanic
• Industrial Electrician
• Process design
• Mechanical Engineering Technician or equivalent
• PLC controls -diagnostics as related to process problem solving
• Pneumatics & Hydraulics experience
• Reference NASG ME-049 for division specific requirements

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Proven ability to organize self to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• Strong knowledge of robotics and automation, mechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of production Mig and resistance welding methods
• Trouble shooting and problem resolution in a fast-paced production environment
• Problem identification and implementation of robust solutions
• Strong electrical background to troubleshoot and repair weld and automation equipment
• Strong mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair weld and automation equipment
• Technical skills necessary in the areas of industrial electricity, robotics and weld controls.
• Technical skills necessary in mechanical maintenance in hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, schematic drawings
• Working knowledge of welding, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Working knowledge of the Toyota Production System and manufacturing methods
• Weld control (Medar) knowledge and experience
• Technical skills necessary and the ability to follow OSHA requirements
• Ability to work independently and think of creative ways to approach problems.
• Make decisions based on data (measurable information) and make sound decisions
• Ability to adjust weld fixtures and automation tooling/fixtures to maintain part quality and meet productivity requirements.
• Capable of working within tight tolerances
• Personal computer knowledge and experience
• Safety systems as they relate to automated and weld equipment and guarding
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• strong understanding of elimination of waste
• effective time management skills
• strong understanding of metal stamped parts and weld, assembly processes
• Self-Motivator
• Proactive
• Strong work ethic
• Integrity
• Team Player

Language Skills:

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English) used in United States and Canada. For Mexico Reference NASG ME-049 for division specific requirements

Training:

• TQPS for New Hires (Orientation)
• Environmental health and safety
• IATF 16949 / ISO 14001
• Associate Involvement
• Workplace organization - 5S
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• TQPS for Team Members Stop, Call, Swarm
• Advanced resistance welding theory and programming
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics schematics
• PLC and HMI controls
• Sensor adjustments in weld fixture
• Robot programming and troubleshooting

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Office: Plant Environment

Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.

• Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level.
• PPE (personal protective equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply.
• Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.

Travel:

• Little travel in role, however, must be able to travel to other plants in U.S., Canada and Mexico to support if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Although the primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time, the associate me be capable of walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time. The associate is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The associate must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMERThis job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.

EOE/M/F/D/V

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.