THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
Functions and Responsibilities:
- This position requires approximately 50% production welding and 50% coaching and mentoring of welders, and assisting the Welding Trainer as needed
- Work directly with welders on projects to help them learn how to assemble components for welding
- Work one-on-one with welders in explaining logic and reasoning in fit-up, tacking, and welding considerations of the build process
- Encourage welders to ask questions to ensure they understand expectations and to aid in building self-confidence in their own abilities
- Promote, support, and reinforce FVMT's Quality at the Source practice (QATS) daily with new and existing welders
- Promote and support FVMT's Safety policies, initiatives, and practices
- Recommend welders to the Welding trainer that require additional instruction and provide feedback to the Welding Trainer when after the welder re-enters manufacturing
- Review weld inspection reports forwarded by weld inspectors regarding weld defects identified during weld inspections
- Work with welders to ensure they are properly inspecting welds visually using the proper equipment and techniques
- Perform weekly weld audits and report nonconformances to Welding Supervisor, Inspection Supervisor, and Welding Trainer
- Assist Welding Trainer in developing special help programs for low achievers
- Monitor and enforce welding code and specification requirements
- Assist in qualifying welders and weld procedures
- Reinforce the importance of accuracy, neatness, efficiency, resourcefulness, and
good work habits with welders
- Monitor the welders' blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation abilities
- Oversee hands-on welder training on the shop floor 1st shift, and 2nd shift (as necessary)
- Must be able to communicate and problem solve with others in a tactful and professional manner using sound judgement
- Performs quarterly welder continuity
- Assists Welding Trainer with annual welding practices class
- Serve as a back-up to the Welding trainer
- Perform other duties as assigned