Maintenance Technician

Who We Want:

Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within the production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications.

What You'll Do:

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment

• Mentor and support Weld Technician trainees

• Machine cleaning

• Proficiency and understanding of the use of hand measurement tools

• Understanding of how to use a Multimeter

• Perform weld tip/cap changes and weld gun maintenance

• Perform change over process of stationary welders, change out cells, automated cells

• Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cells including proper lubrication of components

• Able to run Red Rabbit process and troubleshoot issues if a failure occurs (i.e., properly adjust sensors or switches)

• Basic understanding of weld fixture adjustment process

• Understanding of types, uses, replacement and setup of common sensors

• Basic welding technology troubleshooting (i.e., resistance spot welding applications, weld tip inspection, tip force, shunt cable inspection/replacement, etc.), GMAW component knowledge and troubleshooting (i.e., nozzle, tip, diffuser inspection, inspection/replacement of gooseneck, welding torch, etc.)

• Plex utilization (Documentation, locate parts and components in Plex directory, work orders, find set-up documentation, down time codes)

• Basic welding (theory and experience, resistance welding, projection welding, GMAW welding, acetylene torch usage

• Basic knowledge of dispense systems (i.e., changing barrels properly, visual inspection of system), replacement of nozzles, fittings or components)

• Nut feeder operational understanding and when needed adjustment (i.e., inspection for proper level of nuts, spear alignment, clearing a jam condition)

• Basic cell resets (i.e., Homing cell, robot, and tooling)

• Touching up of robotic programmed points within a program

• Additional Information:

• - Experience with Microsoft applications (i.e., word, excel, outlook, etc.)

  • Successful completion of Weld Tech curriculum with passing grade ( including external candidates )

  • Successful completion of Weld Tech trainee period ( excluding external candidates )

  • Weld Tech trainees must successfully complete a probationary period and corresponding qualification card

  • Has high standards of performance for self. Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.

  • Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.

  • Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships.

  • Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers.

  • Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively.

  • Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity.

  • Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge.

  • Updates and relays pertinent information to oncoming shift

  • Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely.

When and Where:

This will be a 3rd shift / 7:30 PM- 6AM M-T, with some F position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL. (The candidate that is selected must have flexible availability as training will be completed on 1st shift).

What You Need to Have:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours a day and be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-offer Auto Tech I and II testing. Within 6 months to a year must successfully obtain a qualification card.

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Surface Grinder
• Automotive Vehicles
• Robotic Welder