The Welding Technician provides hands-on technical support for plant welding processes, equipment, robotics, and continuous improvement activities. This position is responsible for troubleshooting welding issues, improving process reliability, reducing downtime and scrap, supporting equipment installations and launches, and maintaining welding standards throughout the facility. The Welding Technician works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, and other plant personnel to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure welding processes consistently meet safety, quality, and production requirements. Key Responsibilities Welding Process Support & Troubleshooting Evaluate, troubleshoot, and correct welding and weld-testing processes. Identify root causes of welding defects, equipment issues, micro-stoppages, downtime, and scrap. Develop and implement preventive countermeasures to improve weld quality and process reliability. Provide plant-wide technical support for welding equipment and robotic welding systems. Optimize welding parameters, including speed, amperage, wire tension, torch path/geometry, gas flow and mixture, and other process variables. Troubleshoot and reduce weld defects such as spatter, burn-through, porosity, cold welds, and other quality concerns. Participate in QRCI and other structured problem-solving activities related to welding processes and equipment. Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), machine safeguarding, and equipment reliability initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Standardization Support continuous improvement of welding processes, tooling, fixtures, robotics, and equipment. Assist with the development and implementation of welding process standards, setup procedures, guidelines, and best practices. Identify opportunities to reduce process variation, improve cycle time, increase equipment reliability, and reduce scrap. Support plant-wide welding process standardization. Ensure welding checklists, process guidelines, and established standards are consistently followed. Identify, document, and support deployment of welding best practices. Equipment, Robotics & Programming Support welding equipment and robotic programming, troubleshooting, and process optimization. Assist with welding program modifications and enhancements. Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new or modified welding equipment and processes. Assist with tooling, fixture, and equipment validation. Maintain and support welding equipment throughout the facility. Maintain appropriate records and tracking of welding process, tooling, equipment, and maintenance issues. Production & Quality Support Provide tactical support to Production for welding- and robotics-related issues throughout the plant. Ensure welding process capabilities are consistent with product and manufacturing requirements. Support Operator training, process audits, Magic Square audits, and validation activities as directed. Train and provide technical guidance to plant personnel on welding processes, equipment, and standards. Ensure compliance with applicable Safety Rules, Quality Basics, and established process standards. New Programs & Process Development Support Engineering during Run-at-Rate activities, PPAPs, new supplier validations, equipment launches, and process optimization. Assist with the development and validation of welding process solutions. Support prototype tooling and fixture development when applicable. Assist with equipment and tooling reception and validation. Support process improvement and innovation initiatives within the welding area. Participate in regional or organizational technical networks to support the development and deployment of welding process improvements and best practices. Qualifications Required Minimum of 2 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, welding, or a related technical manufacturing environment. Demonstrated technical knowledge of welding processes and equipment. Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills. Ability to identify process problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Basic computer skills and understanding of computer-based manufacturing systems. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other plant personnel. Ability and willingness to provide hands-on support in a manufacturing environment. English proficiency required. Commitment to the highest ethical standards and adherence to company policies, Code of Ethics, and Code of Management. Preferred Experience in automotive exhaust manufacturing and/or production welding. Previous GAP Leader, team lead, or other manufacturing leadership experience. Experience with robotic welding systems and programming. Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies such as QRCI, root cause analysis, or similar tools. Experience with weld process optimization, tooling, fixtures, equipment launches, and/or PPAP activities. Robotics experience is preferred but not required; training may be provided to candidates with strong welding and technical troubleshooting skills. The Employee is aware and ensures the respect of the Internal Rules, Code of Ethics and Management Code applicable in the establishment to which she/he is assigned.

Pay:

$28.00 - $28.50 per hour

Work Location:

In person