Automated Welder Operator

W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co.•Bradford, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a manufacturing hourly, full on-site position located in Bradford, PA. The role involves operating automated welding equipment, performing various tasks in the Spot-Welding department, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment. The employee will be responsible for setting up and running welding equipment, following manufacturing instructions, performing maintenance tasks, and adhering to quality control standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of W.R. Case Job/Safety Orientation.
On the job training.
Able to stand for extended periods of times at machines.
Normal, able to move throughout the department as required by operation.
Minimal lifting, up to 35 pounds. Lifting of pans with various components.
Normal, minimal bending/stooping.
Able to pick up individual parts and place/align them on the machine as well as apply some down pressure to hold the part in place during the spot-weld process.
Safety glasses and hearing protection required.

Responsibilities

Assuring work area is safe.
Performing the various skills of the Spot-Welding department.
Set up and run both the Automated Welder & Manual Welding equipment.
Read and follow the manufacturing router/shop traveler.
Wire brush and change out electrode tips.
Fill out a maintenance request.
Lift pans of parts with maximum weight of 35 lbs., from storage shelf and put them on a cart at their workstation.
Maintain the proper specifications related to welding and pin holing.
Move pans from their department to another department.
Write completed component quantities on the crewing guide.
Use the Digital Data Base to find/review engineering specifications, quality documents, and SDS (Safety Data Sheet) information.
Use pin gages and gage blocks to measure components.
Perform pattern change overs on the Automated Welder.
Clean work area daily at the end of the shift.
Maintain adherence to safety initiatives while working in his or her respective area in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Follow all quality control plans as well as fill out any quality control forms to process acceptable parts.
Responsible for cleanliness of the work area during and upon his or her completion of jobs.
Take instructions from supervisors.
Assist Engineering/Quality departments as needed.