Temporary Welding Technician

Magna International • St. Thomas, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This temporary position is responsible for ensuring Formet and Customer quality requirements are met by providing input in the development of weld processes and resolving welding concerns. This position has been posted to temporary fill an existing vacancy. Estimated time of temporary assignment is 6-8 months.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education – completion of Welding Technologist/Technician Course from a Community or recognized college consisting of two years or more.
• Some experience with manual Gas Metal Arc Welding.
• Practical experience with industrial robots.

Nice To Haves

• Understands PPAP requirements is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and promote themselves in a manner that reflects Formet Expectations and Formet’s Visions/Values through Magna’s Employee Charter.
• Follow and abide by all government, Legal, Magna and Formet rules and regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Support the WEC’s on new and existing programs.
• Troubleshoot Weld Systems and Robotic Equipment to resolve welding related issues.
• Generating and upkeep of welding-related documentation, and audit as required.
• Maintain a sound understanding of customers’ product and engineering specifications.
• Use technical understanding of the welding processes and weld quality standards to ensure that weld quality is being upheld to customer requirements.
• Complete shift report for Team regarding issues encountered on shift for communication and direction for following shifts.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Services to help problem solve weld process issues.
• Support program launches in-house and off-site to ensure Formet’s Quality Standards are being met and in order to achieve optimal weld quality.
• Support pre-production buy-offs for welds when required.
• Buy off of the First-Off / Mid-Off processes, and set up verifications to ensure it is being done correctly.
• Initiate and coordinate problem reports and containments.
• Establish, maintain and implement welding parameters to support production and Quality Assurance.
• Conducts weld inspection and analyze weld data, generate reports.
• Be an additional resource for Robotic weld touchups.
• Archiving and supporting Paxit system set up and training.
• Be dedicated to generating Weld PPAP packages when required.
• Participate as a Team Member with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Assist in problem investigation and root cause determination.
• Participate in Product, System and Process Audits, including CSRs, as required.
• Audit and approve Special Material Requests and reworked material when required.
• Assist in the training of production personnel in all weld quality requirements when required.
• Attend and / or Champion quality meetings when requested.
• Take initiative to follow through on completion of tasks / projects, PCR’s and weld-related GROW ideas.
• Cover for the other Weld Technicians if he/she is absent.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to achieve results.
• Perform other duties as designated.

Benefits

• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• Overtime (1.5x) after 40 hours worked.
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Company BBQ, holiday parties and company events.
• Corporate social responsibility initiatives - 6k for water walk, support local charities (Hospice of Elgin, Adopt a Family (12 in total), STEGH), Children’s Health Foundation and many more).
• Subsidized cafeteria with daily specials including hot vegetarian options – we are known for our amazing cafeteria!
• Free coffee, juice, and tea.
• You get to work with a FANTASTIC Team! One Team, One Formet!
• Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree