WELDER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (FV)

ARMORWORKS ENTERPRISES INC•Ashwaubenon, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires approximately 50% production welding and 50% coaching and mentoring of welders, and assisting the Welding Trainer as needed. Work directly with welders on projects to help them learn how to assemble components for welding. Work one-on-one with welders in explaining logic and reasoning in fit-up, tacking, and welding considerations of the build process. Encourage welders to ask questions to ensure they understand expectations and to aid in building self-confidence in their own abilities. Promote, support, and reinforce FVMT’s Quality at the Source practice (QATS) daily with new and existing welders. Promote and support FVMT’s Safety policies, initiatives, and practices. Recommend welders to the Welding trainer that require additional instruction and provide feedback to the Welding Trainer when after the welder re-enters manufacturing. Review weld inspection reports forwarded by weld inspectors regarding weld defects identified during weld inspections. Work with welders to ensure they are properly inspecting welds visually using the proper equipment and techniques. Perform weekly weld audits and report nonconformances to Welding Supervisor, Inspection Supervisor, and Welding Trainer. Assist Welding Trainer in developing special help programs for low achievers. Monitor and enforce welding code and specification requirements. Assist in qualifying welders and weld procedures. Reinforce the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits with welders. Monitor the welders’ blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation abilities. Oversee hands-on welder training on the shop floor 1st shift, and 2nd shift (as necessary). Must be able to communicate and problem solve with others in a tactful and professional manner using sound judgement. Performs quarterly welder continuity. Assists Welding Trainer with annual welding practices class. Serve as a back-up to the Welding trainer. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Technical College Vocational diploma in Welding
ASNT VT Level II Certification
Minimum of 5 years welding experience in a metal fabrication environment required
Working knowledge of AWS standards and practices required
Accurate blueprint reading experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong coaching and mentoring skills
Strong motivation skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) preferred but not required
Working knowledge of NAVSEA welding specifications including Techpubs 248 and 278 is desired but not required
Experience in qualifying welders to weld procedure specifications
Working knowledge or experience with Miller Electric’s OpenBook welder training program is desired but not required

Responsibilities

Perform production welding (approximately 50%)
Coach and mentor welders (approximately 50%)
Assist the Welding Trainer as needed
Work directly with welders on projects to help them learn how to assemble components for welding
Work one-on-one with welders explaining logic and reasoning in fit-up, tacking, and welding considerations
Encourage welders to ask questions and build self-confidence
Promote and support FVMT’s Quality at the Source practice (QATS)
Promote and support FVMT’s Safety policies, initiatives, and practices
Recommend welders to the Welding Trainer for additional instruction and provide feedback
Review weld inspection reports regarding weld defects
Work with welders to ensure proper visual inspection of welds
Perform weekly weld audits and report nonconformances
Assist Welding Trainer in developing special help programs for low achievers
Monitor and enforce welding code and specification requirements
Assist in qualifying welders and weld procedures
Reinforce accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and good work habits
Monitor welders’ blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation abilities
Oversee hands-on welder training on the shop floor (1st and 2nd shift as necessary)
Communicate and problem solve with others tactfully and professionally
Perform quarterly welder continuity
Assist Welding Trainer with annual welding practices class
Serve as a back-up to the Welding trainer
Perform other duties as assigned