Frame Spot Welder

Allegion•Fontana, CA

About The Position

The Spot Welder uses resistance welding to join overlapping edges of positioned components and fabricate hollow metal door or frame assemblies. The role emphasizes getting the job done right the first time through quality workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork. The employee sets up and operates spot welding machines, maintains workflow by following documented processes, produces parts from the top-down production list, and performs first-part inspections and in-process quality checks. The position also supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, 5S, and manufacturing processes; communicates workflow issues; contributes feedback on quality and operational improvements; and maintains a clean, organized work area. Cross-training and schedule flexibility for overtime and start-time changes according to work volume are required. The role is based in a fast-paced custom metal manufacturing environment, with high noise levels, contact with metals and lubricants, exposure to moving machinery and equipment, and possible hot or cold temperatures in areas that cannot be temperature controlled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
Ability to read and understand engineering documents and shop travelers.
Ability to lay out and load materials using basic math and handheld measuring tools.
Understanding of finished product characteristics.
Dexterity with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools, and machinery.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and grasp 50 pounds.
Dexterity with both hands.
Ability to stand for extended periods and possibly work in a bent or stooped position.
Flexible schedule, including overtime and start-time changes according to work volumes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of spot welding machine operation and maintenance.
Knowledge and application of the unique safety requirements for welding.
Metalworking or hollow metal fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

Support continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S, and existing manufacturing processes.
Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues and identify productivity or procedural improvements.
Ensure the machine is always running.
Communicate issues that prevent product flow.
Follow company safety and conduct rules and policies, including the use and maintenance of company-provided PPE.
Be willing to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility as part of cross-training.
Perform daily housekeeping to keep the work area clean and organized.
Set up and operate spot welding machines and maintain continuous workflow by following documented processes.
Produce parts using the top-down production list.
Perform first-part inspections and in-process quality checks.