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
Education & Experience:
Must be a US Citizen
Technical College Vocational diploma in Welding
AWS Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) preferred but not required
ASNT VT Level II Certification
Minimum of 5 years welding experience in a metal fabrication environment required
Working knowledge of AWS standards and practices required
Accurate blueprint reading experience
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong coaching and mentoring, motivation, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
Specialized Experience:
Working knowledge of NAVSEA welding specifications including Techpubs 248 and 278 is desired but not required
Experience in qualifying welders to weld procedure specifications
Working knowledge or experience with Miller Electric's OpenBook welder training program is desired but not required
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet
Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representatives 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
Frequently: sit, grasp/hold, fine manipulation of both hands
Occasionally: reach at shoulder, lift/carry, and walk