Challenge Manufacturing
automotive
WeldTechnician
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“Weld Technician at Challenge Manufacturing. Skills: automated welding cells, weld technician, troubleshooting, maintenance. Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within the production facility. implementing best practices”
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting; Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of read and interpret job element
Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds, Steel toe boots and hard hats are required on site.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications., Must be able to pass and maintain industrial truck and aerial platform licenses, Successful completion of the Weld Technician course, 1-year minimum working as a Weld Operator, 2-year minimum experience with automated welding applications, Ability to locate and troubleshoot the root cause of read and interpret job element and navigate teach pendant or flex pendant., Ability to manually manipulate a robot or external axes, Ability to use hand tools properly, Ability to lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds, Understanding of the weld processes, Reliability regarding performance and attendance, Adhere to all safety rules of the plant – including PPE requirements, Steel toe boots and hard hats are required on site.
Nice to Have
2-year technical degree preferred, Experience with ABB and Fanuc robots preferred
What You'll Do.
Provide production support by performing setup
troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within the production facility
implementing best practices
proactively assess welding/robotic applications
Observes and complies with all safety
and statutory requirements associated with this job description
Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment
Perform weld tip/cap changes and weld gun maintenance
Perform change over process of stationary welders
Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cells including proper lubrication of components
Able to run Red Rabbit process and troubleshoot issues if a failure occurs
Basic understanding of weld fixture adjustment process
Understanding of types/uses/replacement and setup of common sensors
Basic welding technology troubleshooting
Basic knowledge of dispense systems
Nut feeder operational understanding and when needed adjustment
Touching up of robotic programmed points within a program
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
teamwork of industry leaders; team members take pride in the work we do
Communication Scope
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
Full Job Description
Who We Are: Challenge Manufacturing’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations. Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge’s success! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered! Who We Want: Who We Want: Provide production support by performing setup, troubleshooting and operations of automated welding cells within the production facility, as well as implementing best practices and proactively assess welding/robotic applications. What You'll Do: Observes and complies with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with this job description Follow all safety procedures and protocols while servicing or maintaining equipment Machine cleaning Proficiency and understanding of the use of hand measurement tools Perform weld tip/cap changes and weld gun maintenance Perform change over process of stationary welders, change out cells, automated cells Perform preventative maintenance on fixtures and cells including proper lubrication of components Able to run Red Rabbit process and troubleshoot issues if a failure occurs (i.e., prop
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