Seam Weld - Brush Booth - Fabrication

GE Appliances•Camden, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities . Interested in joining us on our journey? The Seam Welder will report to the Tank Fab Manager of the facility and have responsibilities for manual welding and inspection. In this role, the Seam Welder will perform welding on tank bodies to ensure the highest quality product is being delivered to our customers and perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Tank Fab Manager. The Brush Booth/Seam Weld Operator will report to the Tank Fab Manager of the facility and have responsibilities for brushing ports, inspection and seam weld. In this role, the operator will perform brushing applications on tank bodies to ensure the highest quality product is being delivered to our customers as well as cover responsibilities for manual welding and inspection. The seam welder will perform welding on tanks bodies to ensure the highest quality and perform other tasks and projects assigned by the Tank Fab Manager. Must be able to always wear N95 while in the brush booth. Requires a clean-cut face for mask fitting and daily wear. Must be willing to rotate and work where needed for production in the plant.

Requirements

Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Candidate must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment effectively.
Positive work ethic and attitude; willingness to learn and meet expectations of the various assignments.
Dependability; demonstrate and maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to walk/stand throughout the entire shift without the need to sit down.
High School Diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
Must be able to always wear N95 while in the brush booth.
Requires a clean-cut face for mask fitting and daily wear.
Must be willing to rotate and work where needed for production in the plant.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety, quality, and procedure requirements noted in the applicable work instructions.
Support projects to improve processes, gather data for analysis repairs and address weld failures.
Operate in a LEAN manufacturing environment and provide feedback to management on resolution/ improvement ideas of current issues.
Inspect all welds both after welding each unit and before loading onto the tank body line.
Ensures that Seam Weld area’s organization and housekeeping, Performs welds and check machine parameters on tank bodies to ensure units are to standard.
Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Tank Fab Manager and Zone Leaders.
Identify quality issues and assist to resolution of issues with the production team.
Proper communication in pre-shift and end-of-shift meetings, including accurate documentation.
Must complete HR x HR on equipment and other forms as applicable led by ZL.
Operate hand tools (manual and automatic) for occasional and extended periods of time such as grinders.
Physical and visual inspection of product is required to prevent non-conforming goods.
Correctly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members and shift leadership.
Verifies the seam weld is properly aligned, no holes, and fully penetrated through the seam.
Moves tanks and rework to appropriate locations.
Ensures all tank bodies are properly identified with correct markings and dates.
Assist in running dry cycles and commit to making quality parts as a priority.
Must wear proper PPE at all times and follow safety instructions, such as avoiding eye contact with weld beam.
Supporting associates and supplementing the group’s labor force as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities that Tank Fab Manager may assign.
Support projects to improve processes, gather data for analysis repairs and address enamel port failures.
Inspect all ports after brushing each unit.
Ensures that the Brush Booth area is organized and maintains housekeeping,
Operate hand tools (manual and automatic) for occasional and extended periods of time such as brush drills.
Verifies the brushes are changed at time intervals and are in good condition for production.
Must wear proper PPE at all times and follow safety instructions, such as wearing N95 mask at all times.