Welding Technician I MI - 2nd Shift(2pm-10pm) at JOST International Corp – Grand Haven, Michigan

2nd Shift(2pm-10pm) with overtime potential on Saturdays.

INTRODUCTION: This position reports to Industrial Engineering Manager. It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

WELDING TECHNICIAN : Performs detailed phases of production and preventative maintenance work in the Welding Department. Performs duties associated with all areas of production and part quality as related to the following.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Include, but are not limited to:

a) Modify existing weld programs for new and existing weld cells.

b) Maintains existing automation equipment and end of arm tooling.

c) Supports production through troubleshooting.

d) Daily and monthly maintenance which include maintenance records and operation of all welding equipment.

e) Performing basic trouble shooting.

f) Documenting of preventative maintenance.

g) Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.

h) Timely and effective oral and written communication to the team of any concerns with machinery, downtime, or other issues that affect production, operations or machinery.

i) Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.

REQUIREMENTS:

a) Previous experience in robotic welding and automation.

b) Basic welding knowledge.

c) Entry level, mechanical, electrical, and trouble shooting skills.

d) Minimum 1 year previous robot and welding experience.

e) Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, twist, kneel, walk and lift up to 50# with or without the assistance of a lift device.

f) Basic to tool room skills.

g) Working experience with maintenance software programs and systems.

h) Completion of High School education or GED.

i) Capable of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment with the ability to multi-task having several projects at various phases of completion.

j) Highly dependable, self-motivated and self-driven with excellent attendance.

k) Able to use handheld tools and measuring devices correctly and safely.

l) Basic math, reading, writing and communication skills as defined by company standards.

m) Ability to gain knowledge of company products and comply with quality, environmental and safety policies, rules and procedures.

n) Ability to gain knowledge and understanding of JOST’S Basic Processes.

o) Good understanding with a solid aptitude and factual knowledge of the JOST and Industry Standard welding processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

a) Work is performed in a manufacturing setting.

b) While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly and repetitively required to; walk, stand, see, hear, use hands, reach, stoop, bend, twist, and lift or move objects which weigh a minimum of 5# pounds to a maximum 51# pounds with or without assistance.

I will be given written work instructions on how I am to perform this job and I will be fully trained in this position according to those work instructions. I understand that if I fail to perform, I will be disciplined, leading up to and/or including termination of my employment.