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Responsibilities • Produces welding techniques, procedures, and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals, utilizing knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and engineering principles. • Outlines plans and conducts research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures • Improve existing or develop new welding equipment • Develop new or modify current welding methods, techniques, and procedures. • Prepares technical reports as a result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations. • Creates welding procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions, material processes, pre- and post-heating requirements that involve use of complex alloys, unusual fabrication methods, welding of critical joints, and complex post- heating requirements. • Evaluates new developments in welding field for possible application to current welding problems or production processes. • Directs and coordinates technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers' compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards; in testing welds for conformance with national code requirements; or testing welding personnel for certification. • Contacts personnel of other agencies, engineering personnel, or clients to exchange ideas, information, or offer technical advice concerning welding matters. • May perform experimental welding to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials. • Any other reasonable request made by management. • Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to. • Ensures he/she is in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, while representing KVRW or during the use of any KVRW provided equipment.

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Qualifications Work Experience (provide details and minimum # of years required) • Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry with welding technology experience preferred in controls and robotics • Specialized trade courses in Welding and Robotics Skills (language, technical, computer etc.) Skills -- What skills are required to perform the work? • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal • Effective problem solving and decision making skills • Ability to handle multi-tasks and changing priorities • Works well in a team environment • Excellent analytical skills and exercises sound judgement • Novice computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Project Knowledge -- What knowledge of methods, procedures, equipment/technology are required? • Manual dexterity • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies Accountability -- Is accountable in areas of: • Successful implementation of equipment • Ensuring tooling meets quality, productivity, reliability and cost requirements • Accuracy and completeness of recommendation summary Contacts -- Establishes/maintains relationships: • Employees within Tool Room, Engineering, Production Control, Quality, Production, Maintenance and team members • Outside vendors Education • Engineering Degree or Welding Engineering/Technology certificate and/or Associate's degree preferred Competencies - For definitions & proficiency levels, please refer to the Catalogue of Competencies Core Competencies Communication Customer Orientation Passion for Excellence Willingness to Learn Position