Robotics Weld Technician

A.        GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• The electro/mechanical adjustment, maintenance and cleanliness of all plant Weld/Assembly Equipment and work areas on a day-to-day basis.

B.        SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Promote and enforce a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies and procedures; work and dress safely (i.e. properly wear all necessary personal protective equipment, demonstrate safe use of all machinery, equipment and supplies.)
• Adjust Assembly/Weld Equipment to comply with customer welding and dimensional specifications, to provide a quality part to manufacturing at the required production rates.
• Carry out all maintenance and adjustments to equipment in a timely manner.
• Communicate interruptions in production or Quality issues to shift supervisor and fellow technicians.
• Communicate maintenance issues with the on coming shift.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Ensure all suspect material/parts are properly identified and dispositioned.
• Report all downtime including resolution and duration in Weld Technician’s Daily Log.
• Carryout changeovers of welders for different jobs.
• Use sign out procedure when replacing defective components from crib stock.
• Analyze equipment and suggest Continuous Improvement ideas.
• Report all Heath and Safety Issues/Hazards to shift supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned.

C.        POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a metal stamping facility conducting equipment maintenance.
• Possess a Post secondary degree, diploma or a Provincial skilled trades ticket in a related field, or equivalent.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

D.        REPORTING STRUCTURE:

• Weld Assembly Manager and Robotics/ Weld Technician Supervisor

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.