Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Welding Technician who will work with Engineers to ensure that welding processes meet or exceed customer requirements with respect to safety, quality, flexibility, and throughput. Assist the maintenance crew in resolving welding issues found in teardown and caused by equipment failures. Assist the engineers to establish process parameters to conform to all requirements and develop, analyze and implement continuous improvement ideas on current programs as well as support new program development.

Duties/Responsibilities

Program, tool, set up and operate robots and automated welding equipment. Advanced programming and welding expertise (CNC programming software including Admac-Parts and Mastercam V9) Perform set-ups in an organized and timely manner Responsible for maintaining and reviewing parameters for each welding program Troubleshoot, repair and adjust (Panasonic), weld controllers, etc. using PLC's and HMI Assist with changeover of equipment, components and tooling Adjust MIG, Projection and Spot-welding machines Full understanding of work orders, set up instructions, and procedures Responsible for daily preventative maintenance Update and review Welding software saving the programs every two weeks To assist the engineers in the welding process and weld validation for new programs and ongoing engineering changes in conjunction with the Engineering Department . To determine Root Cause Analysis of weld failures and present a plan to control To investigate and support Customer Concerns on welding processes To work on weld failures on a daily basis. To physically work on the welding equipment, robots, and other devices involved in the welding process To work with the engineers in establishing a system for weld schedule changes Must participate in plant meetings and Continuous Improvement ideas Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment throughout the plant Assist in the installation, training, and start-up of new and existing projects Daily hands on approach would be required for resolution of recurring quality issues of technical failures Work in compliance with IATF16949 standards Work in compliance with all legislative requirements of the OHSA

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Post-secondary diploma from a technical college in Robotic Welding,Electro-Mechanical, or Automation Possess a minimum 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in resistance, projection, and MIG welding processes in an automated robotic welding environment Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues Experience with Robotic MIG, Projection and spot-welding Must have very strong PLC skills Experience with Panasonic, and Allen Bradley PLC's Ability to read blueprints Able to be flexible in hours of work in order to meet internal/external customer requirements (Scheduled and non-scheduled overtime shifts, etc.) Able to work, communicate and provide guidance within a team environment Excellent understanding and comprehension of weld schedules and weld parameters Extensive knowledge of welding processes, equipment, and robotic applications Good Knowledge of customer-related weld specifications and applications Must have excellent knowledge of welding controllers (Medar and Bosch) Sound understanding of Metallurgy and welding technology Thorough knowledge and experience of weld quality and weld integrity in MIG, resistance, and projection welding processes
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Experience:

Welding: 3 years (required) CNC programming: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-26
Expected start date: 2025-09-15