WELDER DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (GB)

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