Weld Technician

Posted: Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 22 August 2025
Index Requested on: 07/23/2025 13:43:01
Indexed on: 07/23/2025 13:43:01

Location: Royal Oak, MI, 48073, US

Industry: Manufacturing - Other
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Flex-N-Gate is hiring!

Description:

Summary

The Weld Technician is in charge of run welding processes to ensure the integrity and quality of products, always seeking to optimize resources and continuous improvement

Core Competencies

  • Customer Focus
  • Communication
  • Energy and Stress
  • Team Work
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability and Dependability
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Analytical


Job Duties

  • Create, modify and maintain Welding Applications using Panasonic, Fanuc, ABB & Nachi Robotic Welding
  • Create, modify and maintain PLC AB & Omron backups for welding equipment
  • Modify Weld Schedules/ Setup Parameters for MIG, Spot & Projection Welding Applications
  • Modify Weld Fixtures Setup to improve or correct welds/ components position as per drawing specifications
  • Create & maintain Weld Schedules, Setup/ Changeover and Operator Instructions
  • Create and maintain Poke Yoke Systems in Welding Area
  • Support Production & Maintenance to troubleshoot and repair the Welding Equipment
  • Identify & Implement Continuous Improvement Projects for increasing Plant Efficiency and Cost Reductions
  • Participate in 8D Discipline Report to implement Process or Product Corrective and/or Preventive Actions
  • Create and update Welding PFMEA for various products
  • Participate in new welding equipment selection and suggest new welding equipment
  • Analyze and make proposals for improvements to the performance indicators that apply to the welding process
  • Validate and maintain records of welding control parameters
  • Assist in training and methods for welding operations
  • Optimize the performance of welding consumables
  • Support Plant Quality System
  • Active participation in the implementation & development of Environmental Quality Systems
  • Participate in commissioning new welding equipment


Requirements

  • Community College Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology or
  • Certified Weld Technician from a recognized body or
  • 4 years related work experience in a welding manufacturing environment
  • PLC Programming experience using Allen Bradley or Omron PLC
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • ISO 14000 system.
  • Welding Standards
  • ISO TS 16949 system
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Ability to follow guidelines
  • Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Interpersonal skills are required
  • Troubleshooting ability is required
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
  • Proven good presentation skills

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Requirements

  • Community College Diploma in Welding Engineering Technology or
  • Certified Weld Technician from a recognized body or
  • 4 years related work experience in a welding manufacturing environment
  • PLC Programming experience using Allen Bradley or Omron PLC
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • ISO 14000 system.
  • Welding Standards
  • ISO TS 16949 system
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • Ability to follow guidelines
  • Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
  • Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Interpersonal skills are required
  • Troubleshooting ability is required
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
  • Proven good presentation skills

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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