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Patz Corporation

FIXTURE TECHNICIAN

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What they do

A Welder or Solderer uses welding equipment to solder or heat and bind pieces of metal together.

$46,157 / year median in Michigan

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Summary:
  • Working in accordance with verbal and written instructions and established procedure, and as assigned by the supervisor, perform a variety of duties.
Confidentiality:
  • Employee shall not, either during the period of employment or thereafter, except where authorized or directed by Patz in writing, disclose to others either verbally, electronically or otherwise, use for employee's own benefit, copy, or make notes of any confidential information or trade secrets other than that which is in public knowledge, of or relating to Patz' business, which may come to employee's knowledge during employment with Patz.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Must be able to read and understand blueprints and weld symbols.
  • Working from prints, sketches, and instructions given, construct a variety of welding jigs and welding fixtures necessary to produce finished parts per specifications given using a variety of machine tools and precision measuring devices.
  • Determine material requirements and requisition material as required.
  • Maintain, repair, adjust or replace tooling associated with fixtures.
  • Maintain computer records on all welding jigs and fixtures including their location and costs and activities. All of these records must be updated and supplied to the Welding Supervisor on a regular basis.
  • Jigs and fixtures shall be designed, built, labeled and guarded to meet OSHA requirements and Patz Corporation, Inc. standards.
  • Ergonomic factors along with production standards shall be considered in the design and construction of all jigs and fixtures.
  • Assist welders in set up as required and when trouble shooting die and jig problems.
  • Pull welding jigs and fixtures as required for production and inspect before use and prior to putting away at end of production run for damage and wear.
  • Check all machine tools for proper operation and report any malfunctions to the Welding Supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area.