Welder - 1st Shift

Barnes•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing materials for welding, including cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal. The Welder will read weld blueprints and engineered drawings, follow work order requirements, and set up welding machines for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions using fixtures and positioners. The role also involves dimensionally inspecting welds and parts using various tools, inspecting for assembly and cosmetic defects, and tagging non-conforming parts. The Welder will complete tasks according to manufacturing schedules, adhere to safety guidelines and wear required Personal Protective Equipment, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. This may include working in other departments, such as belt and hand grinding, and supporting Welding Engineers in process schedule development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required.
1 year of solid general computer skills required, proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel in particular, being proficient in math skills required.
1 year of basic welding and metallurgy required.
Read, interpret, and process to work instructions.
Capable of using all standard bench tools and gauges required for setup, inspection, and welding of assemblies including calipers, height gauges, micrometers, and microscopes.
Capable of operating computer-controlled machines and making program adjustments as required.
Cut, polish, etch and evaluate pre-weld acceptance samples, quarterly process control samples, and filament change control samples.
Complete logs, check sheets, job orders, and other paperwork for each job performed.
Excellent written and verbal communication skill.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
Must have a valid US Passport.

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for welding; cuts, grinds and cleans metal.
Read weld blueprints, engineered drawings, and follow work order requirements.
Set up the welding machine for specific materials, thicknesses, and positions using complicated weld fixtures and weld positioner (turntable).
Dimensionally inspects welds and other characteristics of parts being welded using tools such as calipers, protractors, and gauges.
Inspects all parts for proper assembly and cosmetic defects. Tags any non-conforming parts with re-work labels.
Work outside department as required, primarily in belt and hand grinding.
Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times.
Follow all safety guidelines and wears all Personal Protective Equipment.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Completes all required compliance training. Maintains knowledge of and adheres to MB Aerospace’s internal compliance policies and procedures. Takes responsibility to keep up to date with changing regulations and policies.
Preventive maintenance of EB weld machine including pumping system and filament changes.
Support Welding Engineers in development of process schedules.
Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and promote overall good housekeeping practices.