R&D Welder - Fabricator

Custom Equipment, Inc•West Bend, WI

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for engineering and R&D projects. Applying engineering principles and practices during development of new products, improving products, equipment, processes and methods of production for the organization. This role will support projects that fulfill customer and company strategic goals, integrating the needs of our customers, and marketing, sales, and manufacturing departments.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience welding (MIG/ARC/GAS) in a manufacturing industry or equivalent
Previous experience in fixturing parts and assemblies to prevent warpage or other unwanted results
Ability to set up and operate all Fab/Machine shop equipment (medium to large hydraulic/brake press, robotic welders, vertical mill (Bridgeport), grinder, iron worker, vertical/horizontal band saw, horizontal lathe)
Attention to detail
Must be able to work within a team environment and work independently when necessary
Ability to weld and/or use cutting torch in all positions
Ability to regulate welder to specific wire feed speeds and voltage
Ability to perform fit up, weld, and assemble using fixtures, surface plates and hand tools, tape measure, etc.
Ability to fixture components and welds to print specifications, sketches, or concepts
Ability to design and build prototypes with very little detail and supervision

Nice To Haves

Experience in building prototypes and fixtures
Previous programming experience in Fanuc and/or Lincoln robotic welder
Proficient in TIG welding
Basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting
Familiarity with hydraulics (pressure, cylinders, liners, and valuing)
Working knowledge of technical terminology in the aerial work platform and/or hydraulic lift industry
Experience in SolidWorks
Good interpersonal/social skills
Ability to use logic to solve problems with effective solutions
Able to maintain confidential information

Responsibilities

Support/assist engineering with research of new and existing product design, achieving company strategic goals
Support/assist engineering with research/experiment/analysis different material, manufacturing processes, design tolerances and other applicable development processes
Coordinate testing procedures and draft specifications for manufacturing
Provide technical assistance for process related problems: Identify and analyze production problems and implement solutions in a timely manner
Performs setup, monitoring and maintenance of the manufacturing process
Support/assist engineering to continually refine upgrades and modify the manufacturing process to promote SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost)
Reviews Engineering drawings and specifications, makes recommendations for changes
Support/assist engineering planning manufacturing process from initial startup for space utilization, process optimization and workforce efficiency
Support/assist with incorporating new processes into manufacturing
A general understanding of machine and tool design, designs various tooling to support manufacturing/inspection requirements
Setup and operate all fabricating and machine shop equipment such as robotic welding equipment, brake press, lathe, iron worker, saw, etc. Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Observes equipment to detect defects or machine malfunction.
Examines weld for bead size and other specifications and performs a variety of quality control inspections on products, materials, components, and parts at various stages to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.
Uses inspection devices as necessary to inspect parts and verify that the part is to print as required.
Documents machine operations and preventative maintenance programs
Provides line support and in-process failure analysis