Skilled Trades Apprenticeship - Weld Technician

Steelcase

The Role

Overview

Teach weld operators, maintain equipment, and support production with engineering tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • weld qualification
  • test methods
  • preventative maintenance
  • equipment troubleshooting
  • weld programming
  • engineering support

Tasks

-Perform process weld qualification -Create destruct test methods for quality control measures -Provide instruction to floor level operators that include the weld process and equipment. -Perform preventative maintenance -Troubleshoot and repair production equipment -Train various weld classes (MIG, TIG, Brazing, Weld Defect Identification and Resistance) -Edit weld programs for manual and/or automatic equipment -Provide engineering support on new and existing product

Requirements

  • sap
  • fanuc
  • osha
  • high school
  • detail oriented
  • shift flexibility

What You Bring

-Proficient with computers and ability to work with SAP/Plant Maintenance Software -Must know and follow established safety procedures including a working knowledge of OSHA & MIOSHA. -Program robots (Fanuc) -Individual must be self-motivated, detail oriented and able to accept and retain information through continuous learning and training. -Excellent Safety Record -Ability to work on or around machinery -Ability to work in high/confined areas -Attendance required at Grand Rapids Community College during off-working hours to complete required/assigned academic requirements (approx. 875 hours); each class must be completed with a grade of C or above. -Must be able to meet/pass assessment standards for the position -High School diploma or equivalency -Ability to work other than normal work hours which may include weekend, holiday, etc. -Ability to rotate shifts and plants during the approximate four to five year apprenticeship program -Must be at least 18 years of age to apply

The Company

About Steelcase

-Focus on creating innovative workplace solutions that improve collaboration and productivity. -Transformed into a leader in office furniture design. -Specializes in crafting solutions for commercial and residential environments, offering everything from office furniture to complete workspace solutions. -Worked on projects with major organizations to redesign offices that foster creativity, flexibility, and well-being. -Known for cutting-edge research and development, driving innovation in the furniture and workspace design industry. -Approach combines design thinking with deep insights into how people interact in work environments. -Products characterized by ergonomic designs, sustainability, and attention to user-centric functionality. -Delivers tailored solutions to businesses across multiple sectors through a global network. -Constantly experimenting with new materials and technologies to stay ahead in the evolving workplace landscape.

Sector Specialisms

Office

Workplace

Learning

Health

Residential

Commercial

Furniture

Architectural

Sustainable Workplace

Workplace Surveys

Facilities Management

Furniture Procurement