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2nd shift Welding Technician 3 at PRIDGEON & CLAY INC.

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Franklin, Indiana





Job Description:

Objective: The Welding Technician 3 learns to develop, modify and maintain existing and upcoming
welding related PM's for robotic welding, automatic, and semi-automatic welding systems and all auxiliary
equipment, in an exemplary manner according to the company quality policies.

Standard Work/Welding Programing:

Create, modify and document Fanuc welding and resistance programs while consistently maintaining the essential welding parameters. Create as necessary the weld data, torch angles, "stick-out", starting techniques, and other robotic/welding variables.
Coach the Welding Technicians 1 & 2, by guiding and instructing them through the designated welding processes to improve the entire team's throughput.
Coach the Production MIG/TIG Welders to enhance the welding repair process.
Create, modify and document programs for Fronius and Lincoln welding equipment to produce welds that meet the customer's code/specification stated on the print.
Create, modify and document programs for end forming equipment/tooling (sizers) to produce parts that meet gage or CMM requirements.
Create, modify and document programs for leak testing equipment/tooling to produce parts that meet the required leak rates.
Document and maintain welding parameters on the Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) with the assistance of the Welding Engineer.
Validate process parameters and enter system deviations when applicable.
Analyze and determine proper weld sequence for cycle time and part dimensional improvements to reduce cycle time and ensure part consistency.
Read and interpret welding codes/specifications stated on part prints to ensure quality of parts.
Interpret weld cross sections, and etching samples and take appropriate corrective action.
Manual weld as needed to support production.

Set-up and verify error proofing according to instructions.
Analyze gage and CMM data to adjust weld fixture details to produce parts that meet dimensional requirements.
Work with machine build group to establish re-stock items.
Coach Welding Technicians to improve skill set through mentoring and offline training courses.
Supply Team Leader with pertinent information regarding Welding Technician performance appraisals.
Assist and train operators and welders in determining weld quality using calipers, visual inspection, and destruct tests.
Oversee weld department in the team leader's absence.
Provide leadership and technical support for 5S and lean objectives.
Assist in departmental measurable goals relating to customer concerns, cost of quality, cost savings, safety, and on-time PPAP's.
Oversee Weld Department(s) during Supervisors absence.


Preventative Maintenance (PM):

Assist the Welding Engineer in data collection for continuous improvement activities.
Support Tool Room on preventative maintenance (PM) per the instructions on weld fixture.
Perform PM's on weld cells and auxiliary equipment.
Provide suggestions to continuously improve the preventative maintenance schedules.
Provide assistance in the design, build, installation, and startup of weld cells/fixtures, size machine/tools, leak test machine/tools, and all auxiliary equipment.
Complete equipment changeovers according to the changeover instructions for weld fixtures, size tools, leak test tools, poka yokes, and all auxiliary equipment.
Utilize EAM to document time spent on CM's and PM's.
Manage and complete all fixture repairs and preventative maintenance.
Create new equipment PM templates.
Track timely completion of PM's and work with the Scheduler to schedule in all equipment PM's.
Maintain updates on all PM's and reassign in case of personnel changes.
Mentor Welding Technicians 1 & 2 on performing proper PM's.
Review, approve, and close all completed PM's.
Ensure equipment PM's are completed on time.
Work with Tool Room Techs when needed to make the appropriate adjustments to the weld fixtures, both with dimensional non-conformance and continuous improvements.


Troubleshooting/Quality:

Set-up and troubleshoot automated welding applications.
Support welding fixture end of run procedures.
Provide assistance to error proofing processes through 8D problem solving.
Support "End of Runs", by working with both Tool Room and Machine Operators to identify and address any issues during each run.
Maintain weld equipment and processes to OSHA, MIOSHA, and Pridgeon & Clay standards.


Lean Principles/5S/Safety:

Participate in lean initiatives such as continuous improvement events, and identity and elimination all types of waste
Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area and 5S zone.


Organization/Communication/Professionalism

Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO 17025 A2LA, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
Exhibit all the attributes of a positive role model (including professionalism, personal integrity, and positive attitude) for employees and managers to emulate.
Adhere to and support, procedures, and documentation as applicable.
Work with or travel to customer and P&C global locations, when required.
Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety, We Can If…Do What It Takes, and Ownership) daily, through thoughts and actions.





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