Welding Specialist

Welding Specialist Job Highlights

Company Profile

Jenoptik is a globally operating technology group mainly focusing on optical technologies. The key target markets primarily include semiconductor equipment manufacturing, electronics, life science, and medical technology, as well as traffic and security.

Prodomax Automation, a Jenoptik group member, is a specialized industrial engineering firm focused on designing complex manufacturing production systems for the automotive sector with a blue-chip customer base.

Job Profile

The company (Prodomax Automation) is recruiting a Welding Specialist who will provide the best possible weld solutions on various types of equipment in an automation environment.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Robotics, or related field of study, or equivalent industry experience

Work Experience

• Possess 3+ years of practical experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for coordination across departments
• Ampacity, Cycles, multistep requirements
• Assist in the maintenance of Prodomax-based weld parameter database created from best practices on previous jobs based on material type and equipment used. The database will be referenced by multiple disciplines within Prodomax
• Assist robotic leads in customer meetings to determine the best solutions to unique applications
• Attend kick-off meetings and process reviews to support as necessary
• Attend training to keep abreast of current technologies
• Develop and maintain best practices for weld quality tools to be utilized during the validation phase of a project
• Ensure new knowledge gained from each project is documented in the lessons learned database
• Ensure Prodomax prescribed safety methods are complied with and documented where necessary
• Familiar with I/O structure, robot start-up, and DeviceNet/ethernet networks
• Gun pressures
• Material coatings (similar/dissimilar metals/exotic metals)
• Review of weld equipment proposed as well as design intent on a per-project basis with respect to the following areas-
  -Wire feed solutions
  -Weld gas distribution
  -Torch selection
  -Weld controllers including verification of proper communication options
  -Peripheral weld devices, including but not limited to service equipment (reamers, dressers), calibration equipment

• Participate in cross-functional forum meetings for sharing of best practices and lessons learned
• Possess basic knowledge of robot programming and motion planning on multiple robotic platforms for purposes of weld development
• Possess a thorough overall understanding of welding (Mig, Spot, Projection, and Laser welding) and the ability to set up and perfect weld schedules on most welding manufacturer’s equipment
• Review project execution with Robotics Leads and Controls Manager to ensure procedures are being maintained and project execution is on track
• Welding parametric best practices (speed, optimum torch angles, excessive gap issues)
• Will be competent with most robotic manufacturers’ equipment (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman, and Nachi).
• Create or compile project execution documentation as required on each project utilizing standardized templates-
  -Task/Responsibility Lists
  -Weld Gun Summaries
  -Weld Sequence Sheets
  -Equipment Signoff Documents
  -Validation
  -Audits (weld destruct)
  -Weld documentation in a standardized format as required by the customer (controller setup, shank sizes, weld tip, stepper, etc.)

• Ability to work overtime and travel throughout Canada, the US, and Mexico

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Ability to motivate fellow team members in a positive manner and provide direction for junior members of the department.
• Ability to work overtime and travel outside of Canada.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Effective working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and human relations skills as the candidate will work closely with customers and colleagues from other disciplines.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options.
• High energy and the flexibility to perform under short time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and works well as a member of a team
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and disciplined approach to work.

Benefits/Perks

• Annual performance review
• Casual business dress
• Competitive salary and profit-sharing bonus
• Comprehensive Group Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Employee training, development, tuition, and professional fees reimbursement
• Partial tuition reimbursement for employees’ children enrolled in a technical program at a recognized Canadian college/university
• Prodomax Employee Excellence Recognition (PEER) Awards
• Referral Bonus
• Safe, professional work environment
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Subsidized onsite cafe with takeout meals by David and his amazing Team. Scrumptious weekly lunch menu and items made to order throughout the day

Employer’s Statement

Jenoptik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Group is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, the record of offences, marital status, family status, or disability.