Job Title: Weld Engineer

Job Description

The Engineer - EEG Welding Group will perform a variety of multi-trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment, machinery, and facility. Duties include troubleshooting, repair, installation, and replacement of components, basic design, simple fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, welding, and more.

ResponsibilitiesOwning end-to-end process of new equipment with understanding needs from production, creating designs to fit those needs, managing costs, and ordering final components with design specifications.Focusing primarily in the weld area, with an emphasis on the laser beam welding cells and the associated Motoman MIG cells.Improving legacy production processes by implementing poka-yoke fixtures and increasing quality, efficiency, and safety of team members.Collaborating cross-functionally with engineering and maintenance teams to align on plans to install, maintain, and upgrade production equipment.Implementing new software and equipment modifications to help improve processes on the plant floor.Basic knowledge and understanding of electrical power, hydraulic power, and air power.Knowledge of PLC, light curtains, and other safety devices to maintain a safe work environment.Repairing and replacing test cables and making recommendations for suitable substitutes on operational components.Reading blueprints, engineering sketches, or designs; recognizing and interpreting details, and using analytical skills.Keeping accurate written records for the ordering of replacement parts and part quantities. Supplying manufacturers' books, drawings, and spare parts to maintenance for proper ordering and PM schedules for equipment.Regularly inspecting and adjusting manufacturing equipment as a result of communication with operators or production supervisors.Working with rigging and scaffolding, using ropes, chains, cables, hoists, jacks, and lift trucks to move heavy equipment.Operating powered hand tools and occasionally performing welding and cutting torch operations.Using precision measuring instruments and understanding how things fit and work together.Effectively communicating on issues such as scope of work, completion schedules, problems, solutions, materials or parts required, etc.Performing other duties as required and assigned.Essential SkillsHigh school education or GED required.Advanced skills in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.Experience with machine tools and/or welding.Knowledge of weld conditions and robotic welding and designing fixtures for weld cells.Minimum 1-2 years of experience in industrial, commercial, or military maintenance environment. (Internship/co-op will count towards experience.)Additional Skills & QualificationsTwo-year Technical Degree or electrical certificate.Experience with SolidWorks programming is a plus.Extended knowledge with the use and operation of programmable logic controllers, along with writing/installing and troubleshooting ladder logics.Work Environment

Automotive Manufacturing Environment. Great benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a large company willing to train and teach on the automation side.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.

About Actalent

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