Weld Engineering Technician

Description

Responsible for meeting customer needs by training employees to MEC Inc. weld requirements which can involve many of the following areas, conducting weld demonstrations with prospective applicants, developing, planning  and executing course content and effective methods of instruction for all types of welded metals and assemblies.  Responsible for training new and existing employees to quality and production levels required for manual/ robotic welding certification and various customer required certification.  Observes and evaluates employees work to determine progress and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.  Observes the quality various products being welded may be called on to inspect more high profile product.  Will require travel between facilities.  Reports to the Weld Engineering Supervisor (CWI).   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Performs and troubleshoots all weld processes to achieve 95% uptime and productivity. 

• Supports MEC’s staff of Certified Weld Inspector’s (CWI’s) by preparing cut and etched samples for establishing new weld parameters or verification of existing processes. 

• Supports welding in new product launches. 

• Drives robotic and manual welding productivity improvements by working on process improvements.  

• Performs welding station audits.  

• Participates in tool reviews for new product launches. 

• Coordinate and maintain a flexible training schedule to meet hiring and training demands of all shifts.  

• Adapt and develop training to be consistent with changing business and customer needs. 

• Formulate curriculum and determine instructional methods and demonstrations. 

• Select or develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials, and reference works.  

• Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as on-the-job training, refresher training, and cross-training.  

• Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize documented student learning.  

• Test trainees to measure progress and to evaluate effectiveness of training.  

• Report on progress of employees under guidance during training periods.  

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