Role Summary

Under the general direction of the Shift Supervisor, the Maintenance Weld Technician works independently and confers regularly. Supports manufacturing by improving department efficiency in a safe, high quality and productive manner. Accountable for quality and housekeeping goals by following through on open issues and ensuring that corrective action plans are in place. Responsible for a variety of tasks which ensure the efficiency and reliability of all company tooling, production equipment and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Services, maintains, repairs, installs and tests new or existing equipment and verifies conformance to specifications. (Robot/Welding/Fixtures)
• Completes repairs, modifications and installations as required.
• Provides plant support in troubleshooting of process problems including root cause analysis. Completes quality improvements as required to maintain high part quality. Participates in cross functional teams to address reliability issues.
• Works with production team members and other support groups, including vendors (both parts and equipment suppliers).
• Department support for testing, repairing and calibrating electric or electronic components. Validates reliability issues with components and investigate repeat component failures.
• Enters all breakdown details (including pictures) into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in a timely manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks as laid out by division and the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities, especially regarding systems improvements and optimization. Documents improvements and analyzes data to ensure effective implementation.
• Analyzes, records and charts data required for maintenance records and projects. Helps to establish benchmarks and shares improvement opportunities with department Maintenance Shift Leader.
• Helps to prepare drawings and create material specifications for requisitions to vendors as required.
• Assists in developing and maintaining preventative & predictive maintenance procedures.
• Supports the implementation cross-functional training of repairs procedures.
• Effectively presents information and respond to questions from all interested parties
• Other duties as required.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
• Able to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
• Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures and guidelines
• Able to calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages and proportions
• Able to obtain and retain a valid passport is required
• Ability to troubleshoot mig, spot, projection and laser welding
• Ability to interact well with co-workers and promote the “Team” attitude
• Has great time-management skills; include prioritizing and meeting deadlines with limited direct supervision
• Capable in necessary computer use and computer software to perform job

Additional Information

• Minimum of 1 year of Fanuc or two years of other robot experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of spot and MIG welding whether manual or automated assembly
• Experience on the cut & etch processes an asset
• Fanuc Robotics Training
• Bosch Training
• Training for equipment including electrical, mechanical, tooling etc.

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