Weld Technician 1

Job Specific Role Expectations

• Set-up and operate welding machines qualified to operate in accordance with SOPs for production jobs. 
• Produce (stamp, fabricate, assemble, weld, finish, etc.) and inspect products using various machines and equipment qualified to operate in accordance with SOPs meeting or exceeding production and quality standards while minimizing scrap to customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all necessary documentation (SOP’s, safety equipment, deviations, surface finish, etc.) is available and correct in accordance to specified procedures within timeframe requirements to customer satisfaction. Pay keen attention to size, placement and condition of multiple   items per plate.
• Exercise responsible judgment by escalating for resolution and/or correction, observed instances of defective parts, defective paint, and misalignment of components, assembly errors and even minor handling damage.
• Assembly rework, being extensive and consuming valuable resources, shall be avoided by containing defective components or ceasing assembly until quality and production departments supply resolution and direction.
• Transport materials to proper locations (e.g., prestage and supply work centers; unused work center materials and scrap to 
• Storage area; finished goods to shipping; etc.) within timeframe required to customer satisfaction. 

Job Specific Competencies:

• Mathematical ability
• iERP
• Attention to detail (high)
• Finishing machines/equipment (e.g., grinders, drill presses, tapping machines, etc.)
• Manual dexterity (for certain tasks)
• Manual MIG welder operation per Set Up sheet
• Manual MIG welder set-up – Follow set up sheet
• RWS welder operation
• RWS welder operation set-up – Follow set up sheet
• Spot Welder operation – if applicable
• Forklift license
• Crane license
• OP009PR - Process Control
• Production, work order, and Time Reporting
• Basic Quality Control
• Control of Nonconforming Material
• Deviation Process
• Product labeling and identification
• Tooling/equipment issue reporting
• SOP and Standard Work use
• Common defects in stamped and fabricated products
• Basic Inspection and measurement instruments
• Hazardous Communications Program
• Incident/accident reporting procedures
• Affected Lockout/Tagout process
• NSC General Safety Rules
• NSC Personnel Policies
• Lean Daily Management Tier 1
• Time management with work assignments
• Good housekeeping (5S) in work area
• Good team member--supportive, cooperative, and dependable

Job Specific Competencies (continued):

• Blue Print Reading
• Lean Manufacturing Methodologies
• Basic Metallurgy

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability & Flexibility
• Cooperation and support of others/Teamwork
• Customer/Quality focus
• Housekeeping (5-S)
• Initiative/drive, results oriented
• Judgment & decision making
• Problem solving (including corrective & preventive action)
• Process orientation & continuous improvement focus
• Safety first focus
• Time management
• Written and oral communications
• QMS (Quality Management Systems)

Working Conditions:  Walking, bending, standing, carrying product, climbing, reaching overhead and heavy lifting required; exposure to all types of weather conditions (including seasonal temperature changes).

Experience and Education Required:

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years experience