Company Overview

Our client, a leader in manufacturing components for electrical devices such as switches (breakers) and control systems, uses molding and metal stamping processes for customers in the appliance and electronics sectors. They specialize in the production of high-precision parts for assembly and work with advanced technology. They are seeking a Set-Up Operator de Welding Heliarc.

Essential Duties:

• Perform Heliarc welding and verify the welding process in the flash sleeve.
• Provide preventive and continuous cleaning of fixtures and machines; perform electrode changes.
• Perform set-ups on manual or automatic machinery for assembly or welding.
• Determine and establish welding parameters and automatic equipment settings or other related information when not provided.
• Monitor pressure, temperature, flow, and fluid level gauges to ensure compliance with equipment and process specifications.
• Change machine parts using tools (analog and/or digital).
• Verify proper operation and quality of parts, equipment, and/or machinery.
• Comply with established inspection requirements.
• Document measurement results in the QMS.
• Immediately report any malfunction or abnormality in operation and/or product quality to the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with nonconforming material standards.
• Work with the facilitator to establish work requirements.
• Keep the Tool Room informed of electrode and fixture requisitions.
• Responsible for the location and inventory of tools and related equipment.
• Perform minor tool repairs such as leaks, fitting changes, etc.
• Provide training.
• Maintain good communication among related areas: Assembly, Fabrication, and Plating.
• Report material availability.
• Operate a variety of light machinery, making simple manufacturing, finishing, and assembly adjustments such as tapping, boring, drilling, sanding, riveting, screwdriving, spinning, tumbling, grinding, welding, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the work area.
• Responsible for the maintenance of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment); report if replacement is needed.
• Respond to and immediately inform the supervisor about unsafe working conditions or accidents.
• Perform other tasks as required by the supervisor.

• Accredited Technical Degree in Industrial Welding (PR and/or U.S.), required.
• Industrial welding certification with preparation of welded joints and specialized welding (Heliarc), required.
• Ability to operate welding machines and equipment, brazing, heliarc, scales, and finger lift.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry objects up to a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Knowledge, reading, and interpretation of blueprints and routings.
• Knowledge of welding machines and instruments and automatic equipment.
• Comply with standards, practices, and regulations established by Quality (including ISO 9001); HSE (including ISO 14001); and Human Resources, including the Employee Handbook, Attendance Policy, Code of Conduct, among others.

• Ability to make decisions within defined timeframes.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to operate specialized computerized equipment or systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine problems requiring analysis or interpretation of situations.
• Ability to participate in daily team activities.
• Manual dexterity and good vision; rapid hand and finger movements to grasp, manipulate, and assemble objects.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exposure to fumes, noise, vibrations, dust, and heat.