Engineering Welding Technician

A. O. Smith • Johnson City, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Primary Function The Welding Technician will support the plant in reaching production goals by creating, modifying and documenting programs for welding equipment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of welding technology (GMAW, SMAW, SAW, Resistance), testing and problem solving
• Robotics programming experience required- three years minimum
• Must be able to work closely with production
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact constructively and effectively with peers and all levels of management
• Ability to read blueprints
• Associate Degree in Related Field
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds overhead and maneuver various parts weighting up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Resistance welding experience a plus- will train
• Experience instructing others in welding processes (classroom and OJT) a plus- will train
• Experience running and troubleshooting seam welders a plus- will train
• Automation/PLC programming skills a plus-will train
• Experience with laser seam trackers a plus-will train

Responsibilities

• Experience in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of welding equipment
• Assist in analyzing, validating and implementing weld process modifications, program improvements, root cause of stoppages in the welding field, and other weld process related sources of downtime and scrap.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree