OVERVIEW:

• Provides Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and Weld Procedures Specifications (WPS) for all welding jobs.
• Reviews customer welding specifications and requirements and coordinates with fabrication manufacturing engineering for proper welding procedures, methods and welder qualifications.
• Develops weld techniques and procedures consistent with advanced metal joining technologies.
• Monitors welder qualifications to ensure customer specification requirements are met.
• Assists manufacturing, fabrication and manufacturing engineers in improving overall quality, productivity and understanding of customer welding requirements and specifications.
• Serves as the primary weld technology engineering focal point with customers and industry representatives.
• Stays current and aware of the standards from AWS and other industry oversight and governing organizations.
• Researches latest technologies and strategies to add to GTC’s capabilities and enhance efficiencies so we can maintain a competitive edge.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION:

• Manufacturing, mechanical or weld engineering degree.
• Thoroughly versed in AWS, NADCAP, AMS standards and other recognized industry authorities in welding, fabrication and heat treating.
• Proficient in CAD software packages.
• In depth knowledge in computer functions including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.

• Assist business units with customer inquiries concerning interpretation of welding qualification requirements and specifications.
• Reviews customer requirements and specifications and provides cost estimates as required. Communicates with manufacturing engineers during the estimating process.
• Represents General Tool Company with customers in technical issues relating to welding and joining.
• Develops WPSs and PQRs needed to conform to customer welding specifications and directs the physical testing of test samples.
• Directs welder qualifications testing for conformance to the PQR / WPS within AWS guidelines.
• Assists supervisors and welders with process problems pertaining to welding.
• Monitors the qualifications records of welders to assure they have the correct qualifications to meet customer requirements.
• Provides training on welding specifications, qualifications, techniques and other information needed for welders to improve the quality of their welds.
• Participates and initiates actions to continually improve processes, weld quality and reduce costs.
• Maintains processes and welder performance to conform to the requirements of NADCAP, ISO, AS, and customer audits.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned to include those noted in the fabrication engineering job description.