Weld Coordinator

Job Description

Education/Experience Requirements:

Minimum Associate Weld Engineering Degree

AWS Certified Weld Inspector

7 Years Previous Robot Welder Programmer, Set-up and Operator Experience

7 Years Previous Manual Weld Experience

Experience with Pipe/Tube Welding

AWS D1.1 Weld Certification Preferred

Previous Manufacturing experience

Able to Pass Testing Requirements

Weld Helmet Required (Helmet supplies provided by company)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Knowledge and use of inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, bore gages, height gages, etc.

Knowledge of reading blueprints, diagrams and schematics

Knowledge of understand geometric tolerances

Skilled in writing Robot Weld programs

General understanding of grades of steel, aluminum, cast iron, etc.

Ability to problem solve and to multi-task and support and organize various projects at the same time

Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (helmet, face-shield, gloves, jacket, etc.)

Ability to maneuver large, heavy parts with overhead crane

Ability to withstand exposure to extreme heat

Ability to work in an environment that has some dirt and dust, weld fumes and moderate noise

Ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, visitors and co-workers.

Ability to work independently

Ability to read and comprehend technical information at a 12th grade level

Ability to take initiatives to improve efficiencies and procedures

Any other knowledge, skills or abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position

Job Description:

· Review the product standard to be used, together with any supplementary/customer requirements.

· Review the parent material specification and welded joint properties, like quality and acceptance requirements for welds.

· Review the location, accessibility, and sequence of welds, including accessibility for inspection and non-destructive testing.

· Review the drawings, weld profile the dimensions and details of joint preparation and completed weld.

· Establish appropriate procedure specifications for welding and allied processes.

· Authorize the welding procedures, the method and establish range of qualification.

· Establish the sequence in which the welds are to be made & conditions (e.g. protection from wind, temperature and rain).

· Authorize work instructions, the issuing and use of work instructions on the shop floor.

· Select suitable welding and associated equipment/facility required to produce the parts.

· Confirm suitable arrangement for preheating and post-heat treatment, including temperature indicators.

· Ensure personal protective equipment and other safety equipment applicable for the manufacturing process.

· Verify the suitability and validity of welders and welding operators qualification certificates.

· Preparation of weld plan and welder skill matrix.

· Verify the allocation of qualified personnel on respective jobs & machines.

· Coordinate for any production test.

· Verify the compatibility, delivery conditions, welding consumable inspection document, the storage and handling of welding consumables.

· In process surveillance and process compliance with the approved procedures.

· Visual examination & coordination for NDT & destructive testing (CWI Certificate)

· Coordination and knowledge transfer with other manufacturing locations of Wipro for weld related improvements.

· Recommend the necessary measures and actions with regard to non-conformance and corrective actions (e.g. weld repairs, re-assessment of repaired welds, corrective actions)

· The preparation and maintenance of the necessary quality records (including subcontracted activities)

· Conduct root cause analysis and recommend the corrective actions in case of weld failures.

· Contribute in continuous improvement in quality, productivity & cost reduction drives.

Inspection, Safety and Other

Follow WPS-Weld Procedure Specifications for each job

Complete necessary production and inspection records

Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws

Move long, large, heavy parts using overhead crane

Troubleshoot problematic issues and provide resolutions

Interact with Supervisor to optimize productivity and eliminate downtime

Monitor weld wire, safety equipment and supplies and notify purchasing when they are needed to be purchased

Train and assist new welders as necessary

Work Overtime as needed

Report any maintenance issue requiring repair or replacement

Report any safety or hazard issue