Weld Technician - 2nd Shift
Location: Multimatic Indiana - New Haven, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Company Overview:
Multimatic is a global enterprise supplying engineered components, systems and services to the automotive industry. Multimatic Indiana - New Haven is a relatively new facility in Fort Wayne, manufacturing specialized, high-strength steel structural components for automotive OEMs.
Position Overview:
Multimatic Indiana - New Haven has an opening for a 2nd-Shift Weld Technician to perform assignments requiring judgment and problem solving skills relating to robotic and automated MIG welding equipment and processes. He/she will also be required to assist with related equipment setup and changeovers.
Why Work For Multimatic?
- New Benefits & New Wage Structure
- Great benefits (e.g. Medical, Dental, Vision; eligibility on Day 1 of employment)
- Other benefits Paid Time-off, Person Time Off, Profit Sharing, Matching 401k plan & Company paid uniforms, Continuing Education Assistance & Apprenticeships available.
- An excellent opportunity to be part of a new product launch
- Perhaps best known as constructor of the new Ford GT road and race cars, Multimatic's products also span a wide range of automotive mechanisms, structures and suspension systems (including Formula 1 race dampers).
Facility Address
Multimatic Indiana - New Haven 2808 Adams Center Road Fort Wayne, Indiana USA 46803
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Adopt a specific group of cells and focus on all aspects of welding robustness for the assigned area
- Teach robots points for optimum MIG weld robustness
- Adjust weld fixtures to control end product dimensions and as well as MIG weld gap/robustness
- Develop preventative maintenance procedures related to weld fixtures and weld guns
- Improve process robustness, up-time and cycle time by researching and improving weld consumables
- Maintain shim adjustment logs for assigned area
- Document and improve welding parameters
- Provide input in evaluation of equipment and processes
- Understand incoming part quality and its effect on MIG weld/dimensional robustness
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Perform other functions as required
Skills, Education and/or Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Prefer an associate’s degree in a technical field
- Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with 3 years of experience in welding and welding techniques
- Experience with weld automation processes (metals/steel); Fixture adjustments; Electrical troubleshooting skills & basic Mechanical skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills and mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read and documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to solve practical problems and seal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to work without close supervision
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.