Maintenance Weld Tech. - 1st Shift

Fisher Dynamics•St. Clair Shores, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms. Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones. We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking. We’re about cutting edge ideas. We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas Fisher Dynamics is currently seeking a Maintenance Weld Technician on 1st Shift for our Saint Clair Shores, MI campus. This position is responsible for repair and maintenance of weld cell equipment to provide efficient and quality welding application

Requirements

Formal training leading to journeyman status preferred
3-5 years of experience
Robotic troubleshooting and programming – Fanuc and Motoman
Welding proficiency – knowledge of multiple welding processes including laser welding, gas metal arc welding, and resistance welding – including the ability to manually weld and pass the welding certification requirements
Knowledge of troubleshooting and maintaining welding equipment – Lincoln electric, Miller, Entron, HighYag RLSK, IPG, Precitec, etc.
Knowledge of IATF16949
Knowledge of cutting, forming, turning, milling, grinding, tool sharpening, SPS (statistical process control) charting, calculating speeds and feeds, machine setup, blueprint reading, electrical schematic reading
Must have knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic systems sufficient to diagnose and repair machines
Must be able to operate basic metrology equipment, grease guns, grinders, drill presses, punch presses, hand tools, and equipment related to the maintenance and repair of equipment and machines
Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees
Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required
Valid driver’s license
Safety glasses and hearing protection required. Other safety equipment required on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the process/procedures as it relates to welding for new product launches and current production
Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot automated welding cells and equipment
Set up of robotic and resistance weld operations and Poke-yoke apparatus
Fixture modification and adjustments
Operate and program robotic weld cells
Assist in the training of operators on all weld cell operations
Responsible for verifying and documenting changes to process parameters
Assist Welding Engineers as needed
Read electrical schematics and other documents to assist in diagnosing and repairing machinery and equipment
Troubleshoot machinery and equipment
Works to eliminate downtime. Identifies and eliminates sources of downtime and extraneous variation through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective measures with Engineering Teams
Communicate with co-workers and others to carry out job duties
Various other duties as required by the department