Weld Engineer (Janesville, WI)
About United Alloy:
United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating.
UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments.
At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves.
In addition to our ISO 9001 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.
While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credentials stand above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.
Job Description: Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, the Weld Engineer’s primary function will be to support welding functions and weld engineering personnel across all locations.
The Weld Engineer will perform duties including the creation and support of weld quality documentation, support and improvement of process equipment / technology, and continuous improvement of welded connection design.
The Weld Engineer will work to ensure that the products shipped meet the expectations of the customer and are delivered right the first time including any of the associated identification and documentation requirements.
Duties will also include efforts to maximize weld productivity utilizing various weld processes and equipment.
Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.
Medical, dental and vision
Responsible Time Off (RTO) and Vacation policy
401(k) with company match
Company Bonus Incentive
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Oversees the procedure for new hires or the recertification of welders as needed using.
Participate in the creation of welding procedures and welding techniques standardizing welding to specifications.
Participates in the selection of new welding equipment in conjunction with the weld council and participates in welding equipment calibration and preventative maintenance activities
Provide support as a CWI as required to verify, validate and approve welding
Weld training specifications
Weld equipment specifications
Participates in the welding audit process to verify that the welding procedures are as specified and are qualified, and that welding is performed as required to the applicable procedure.
Provide guidance to local Weld Engineering teams to identify welders who need specific training or upskilling.
Evaluates new developments in the industry for possible application to processes.
Work independently with little supervision while still delivering excellent results on time
Qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Weld Engineering, Weld Technology, or Materials joining degree preferred.
Must have or be able to obtain American Welding Society (AWS) CWI
Experienced in stainless, aluminum and mild structural steel welding with a solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes and explicit knowledge of our welding, principles/ practices/equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
Detail oriented, with exceptional problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
Proficient at working well under pressure, multitasking and prioritizing
Must be able to navigate in a Windows based computer environment
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Willingness to work flexible hours with a changing work schedule as needed to support production
12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.
Physical Demands: 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.
Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease.
Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.