Essential Accountabilities: The position incumbent ensures, that

• Select appropriate parts to load into welding fixture or cells.
• Clamp work pieces into holding fixture on machine bed, or turntable.
• Start machine, observe welding action, and examine weld for defects.
• Label exhaust system or component, then load onto leak testing fixture.
• Scan completed part, perform leak test then load part onto in-process flow rack.
• Record setup and production data.
• Participating during audit processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area assigned.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts to include Kaizen, 5S, TPM and other continuous improvement efforts, as required of this position.
• Operate machines safely and identify unsafe work behaviors, areas, and methods and immediately reports them to Supervisor.
• Identify and react to production problems (shortage of raw materials, inventory issues, out of spec raw materials, quality issues, etc.).

Professional Background / Basic Qualification / Work Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum three (3) months related experience and/or training in a production manufacturing environment preferred.
• Entry level knowledge in welding and metal forming techniques and processes a plus.
• Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts that involve all days of the week as needed. This includes ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice as determined by the business.

Technical Expertise: