Mech I Pan Welder 1st Shift

A shop hourly welding position with the primary responsibilities to use equipment to perform advanced welding processes to meet specified engineering requirements for the Pan Area.  The Pan Welder will be responsible to perform high quality leak free welds using a variety of welding techniques.

 As a senior mechanic, The Mechanic I is an influencer, who leads junior mechanics or teams as assigned and demonstrates BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation..

The Mechanic I will also be required to train and mentor junior mechanics and assist the department leadership team with daily assignments as directed.

The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

                                                         

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES


* Owns personal and team safety.

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.


* Contribute to departmental safety improvements and initiatives.


* Perform leak free welds using pulse welding procedures and equipment, critical welds and corner welding.


* Operate equipment in a manner that maximizes productivity and quality.



* Meet the FPY requirements as stated in Class B Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ).


* Coordinate the on-time delivery of Pan’s to all assembly lines in partnership with the Station Leader.


* Ensure all Pans are tested in line with BAC’s quality requirements.



* Drive LEAN practices and sustain 5S standards in the department.



* Aggressively uphold and support quality and process standards.


* Provide oversight and guidance for the welding passivation process in the Pan Department; Maintain proper inventory of consumables.



* Safely operate JIB cranes and/or overhead cranes to lift and move components.



* Train and develop junior mechanics to achieve technical and professional expertise.



* Provide leadership to the team in the absence of the Station Lead and or Team Leader.



* Continually evaluate and develop new ways to improve the department.


* Ensure open and clear communication to department employees.



* Understand departmental metrics and communicate / interpret for junior mechanics.



* Assist with the completion of detailed accident investigation reports for all accidents, which occur, in the Pan area.



* Meet or exceed production goals for shift.


* Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership.

 

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Team Leader, Station Leader or other senior mechanic as assigned.

 Provides hands on leadership and mentoring to junior mechanics as well as be prepared to fulfill department leadership roles as needed.  As a senior mechanic, expertise may be requested to participate on regional project teams.  Expectation is to operate...