Weld Teardown 'A' (LECO)

FIRST SHIFT

In general, the role of the Weld Tear-Down Quality Team Member holds responsibility for performing various tasks relating to the inspection and test status of production parts in Weld & Assembly and Press Group.

Performs process control activities as required to maintain positive process and product Quality.

Has the authority and responsibility to start and stop production operations, use check fixtures, gauges and other measuring equipment in determining the conformity of production parts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs all required Quality inspections for weld & assembly and weld tear-down per process inspection check sheets at defined intervals.

Documents all results on the inspection check sheet and SPC data entry where required • Communicates with production area managers, team leaders and production team members of inspection test status results and may initiate nonconforming product reaction activities when product is found to be defective.

Initiates preventive actions to prevent potential nonconformity from data results indicating any trend which may compromise the quality of product, process, and/or quality systems.

Performs other essential functions as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - SPECIFIC

Perform all first and last off requirements in Weld & Assembly. 

Perform all Quality inspection check sheet requirements at the defined interval (excludes safety and sensor checks performed by production team member)

Perform all required weld tear-down requirements utilizing appropriate tools. (Plasma cutter, vice, pliers, torque wrench, push-out tester, thread gages, calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Perform the evaluation of welds per required frequency to verify thickness and degree of fracture • Perform weld nut push out to determine >1000 lbs. minimum strength

Determine welds / nugget acceptance criteria per part inspection check sheet requirement

Document all results on the applicable work order inspection check sheet and SPC data entry where required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – SPECIFIC: DOCUMENT & PROCESS CONTROL 

Awareness, working knowledge and compliance to the following procedures, work instructions, controlled postings and other job-specific information

Push-Out Destructive Testing Work Instruction

Rejected Material & Product Containment Work Instructions

Product Identification & Traceability Work Instructions

Visual SPC Operation Work Instruction

Weld Tear-Down Process Flow Chart / Weld Tear-Down Tool Box Training

Beyond Minimum Customer Requirements Controlled Posting (Ford Customer Specifics)

POSITION SUMMARY:

In general, the role of the Weld Tear-Down Quality Team Member holds responsibility for performing various tasks relating to the inspection and test status of production parts in Weld & Assembly and Press Group.

Performs process control activities as required to maintain positive process and product Quality.

Has the authority and responsibility to start and stop production operations, use check fixtures, gauges and other measuring equipment in determining the conformity of production parts.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED.

2. Good understanding of the manufacturing process and environment.

3. Ability to multi-task.

4. Basic computer skills