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DEPARTMENT: Automation

SUPERVISED BY: Automation supervisor

STATUS: Full time non-exempt

Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead-times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing.

Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an incredible rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results.

Position Summary:

The robotic welding technician will use MIG/TIG welding equipment in accordance with internal and customer specifications, welding stainless and carbon steel. This position is also responsible for supporting the QA team with part layouts and inspection. This position will also assist in the design, development and implementation of production fixturing, and operate and recover welding robots for all phases of production.

Essential Job Functions:

• Set up welders, weld and troubleshoot basic GTAW and GMAW mild steel joints, based on knowledge of weld symbols and materials
• Perform 1st piece table layouts
• Change and troubleshoot programs to make offsets on work piece to ensure good welds
• Set up, calibrate, program, maintain and troubleshoot robotic welders, with feedback from CMM reports
• Package parts for shipping
• Complete job documentation

Qualifications:

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED, vocational training

CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: forklift operator?s license preferred

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 year?s experience welding in a manufacturing environment

Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities):

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of GD&T and blueprints
• Proficient programming Motoman, Panasonic, and Fanuc robots
• Ability to use CAD and SolidWorks
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to use precision measurement tools
• Good understanding of weld fixture design

Travel

No travel is required for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Physical Expectations:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary.

Shifts include:

1st - Monday-Friday ? 7:00am-3:30pm
2nd - Monday-Thursday ? 3:30pm-2:00am ($1.00 per hour shift premium)

Weekend Days ? Fri, Sat, Sun ? 5:00am-5:30pm ($2.00 per hour shift premium)

Environmental Expectations:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

EEO Statment

Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization

Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.