Welder/Vehicle Floor Tech - Leiters Ford

BraunAbility•Leiters Ford, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Welder/Vehicle Floor Tech is responsible for completing processes according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs). This involves reading and interpreting work instructions, using a variety of hand and power tools, performing hand-welding to join metal components, and inspecting finished products to quality standards. The role also requires maintaining a clean and organized work area, practicing problem-solving and troubleshooting as part of a continuous improvement team, cross-training in other department areas, and complying with safety regulations. The position demands physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in an environment with moving mechanical parts and moderate to noisy sound levels. The company, BraunAbility, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, with over 50 years of experience in manufacturing products for people with physical disabilities.

Requirements

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to read blue prints and a tape measure
Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
Ability to write simple correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization
Must be willing to learn and practice continuous improvement techniques such as 5s, one piece flow, value stream mapping, set-up reduction, and more
Senior assembler qualifications: must know all jobs within their team lead’s area
Pass onsite Weld Test with Weld Trainer

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Responsibilities

Read, learn, understand and interpret work instructions, and other instructions written or verbal, to complete labor intensive tasks to the materials according to established guidelines and quality standards
Use a variety of hand and power tools following appropriate methods and procedures to complete finished products
Use hand-welding to weld or join metal components of fabricated metal products
Inspect parts and products as necessary according to established guidelines and quality standards
Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to established guidelines and quality standards
Practice problem solving and troubleshooting techniques as part of a team responsible for continuous improvement to products and processes
Cross train in other areas of department as needed
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers and management
Continue to drive the LEAN knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas