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Brunswick Weld Technician in Lowell, Michigan

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Weld Technician

This Weld Technician position is an opportunity for a highly motivated person who will operate machinery in our Fabrication Department. Successful candidates are team oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. The position will report within the Lowell, MI facility.

Primary Responsibilities for This Position

  • Running Machinery: Participates in the day-to-day operations of welders, laser welders, autosanders, and other fabrication equipment. Performsmachine setups, product checks, and has the ability to make minor adjustments to machines to ensure continuous production.

  • Training: Instructsteam members on the operation of machinery with focuses on safety, quality, and delivery.Assists with maintaining training logs.

  • Testing: Utilizing test equipment and control plans to test assembled products for safety, function, and compliance.

  • Safety and Housekeeping: Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of work cells. Takes charge in 5s efforts. Inspect work cells throughout the shift and inform other team members of areas for improvement.

  • Communication: Escalates issues in a timely manner. Works with team to diagnose and resolve technical issues.Work in team environment to achieve goals.

  • Quality: Maintain high quality standards; continuously monitor your production quality; visually inspect or measure parts throughout the production run; set up all required gauges and checks; inspect parts throughout the shift and address quality issues with the appropriate personnel.

  • Problem Solving: Report of any mechanical or system problems to maintenance and leadership. Work with Supervisors and Maintenance to assist in problem solving and resolutions on a daily basis.

  • Relief: Performs work of Operator as schedule allows.

  • Perform any other assigned duties as required throughout the day.

  • Helps in other parts of Fabrication as-needed.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • 1-3 years of experience in Weld environment

  • Experience with reading prints and measuring parts using various calibrated tools

  • Formal certification or training in Weld

  • Ability to identify and diagnose common failures

  • Ability to operatefabrication equipment

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

  • Demonstrated problem solving skills to diagnose and resolve equipment issues

  • Communicate effectively both verbally and written

  • Experience with MS Office and Attwood systems preferred (e.g. CICS)

  • Completes all required training required by company

  • Meets all requirements of Fabrication Operator positions

Behavioral Requirements/Distinguishing Characteristics

  • Dedicated to the personal safety of everyone

  • A positive, can-do attitude understanding they are representatives of the Company

  • Teamwork and collaboration-oriented

  • Professional poise and presence

  • Determination and bias for action

  • Personal accountability/ownership mentality

  • Act as role model by displaying good judgment, respect for others, and integrity

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with many different types of people

  • Ability to command respect from peers versus demanding it

Navico Group offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life, 401(k), tuition assistance, etc. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status. Brunswick was honored as a 2015 Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media and GI Jobs! Veterans and Reservists strongly encouraged to apply! To apply for this position, please visit Brunswick’s website at www.Brunswick.com/careers

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We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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