Engineering Welding Technician

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

The Welding Technician will support the plant in reaching production goals by creating, modifying and documenting programs for welding equipment.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of welding equipment
• Assist in analyzing, validating and implementing weld process modifications, program improvements, root cause of stoppages in the welding field, and other weld process related sources of downtime and scrap.
• Knowledge of welding technology (GMAW, SMAW, SAW, Resistance), testing and problem solving
• Resistance welding experience a plus- will train
• Robotics programming experience required- three years minimum
• Experience instructing others in welding processes (classroom and OJT) a plus- will train
• Experience running and troubleshooting seam welders a plus- will train
• Must be able to work closely with production
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact constructively and effectively with peers and all levels of management
• Ability to read blueprints
• Automation/PLC programming skills a plus-will train
• Experience with laser seam trackers a plus-will train
   

Education

Physical Requirements

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.