Job Description:

This position will work with the R&D Formulation Engineering team to evaluate new tubular, solid wire, and stick electrode arc welding consumables, evaluate reformulations of existing products, and to help troubleshoot issues as necessary. This job is on the Troy campus, in the Engineering and Testing facility. 

Essential Functions 

• Perform welding evaluations and provide feedback (verbal and/or written) to the product formulation engineer.  Evaluations consist of: 

• Weld test formulas using bead-on-flat plate, and fillet welds in all positions. 

• Welding chemical analysis test pads (chem pads) 

• Welding standard multi-pass groove weld test plates in all positions 

• Must be able to articulate what is observed while welding with respect to the arc and transfer characteristics, spatter, bead appearance, etc. and express how different products perform in a clear, meaningful manner. 

• At a minimum, must be capable of welding in all positions with FCAW and SMAW processes. 

• Must be willing and able to develop expertise with all arc welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, MCAW, FCAW, and SAW), and with all ‘families’ of products in the Hobart Brothers portfolio. 

• Must be familiar with common welding codes AWS, ASME, and standard industry practices (welding techniques, welding procedure specifications, pre- and post-heating requirements, etc.). 

• Must be adaptable, and able to weld by following welding procedure requirements.  

• Willingness to travel (5% of time) as needed for customer visits, field testing, VOCs, etc. 

• Must learn to perform more specialized test methods and procedures.   

• These methods may include robotic welding systems, fume generation tests, deposition rate tests, hardness testing, hot- and cold-cracking tests, diffusible hydrogen testing, etc. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

• Graduates of the 9-month welding program at HIWT or equivalent vocational training program preferred or extended form of in-house apprenticeship. 
• Must complete a welding skill level assessment.

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills. 

• Must be a team player with excellent communication skills.
• Must display strong initiative and self-motivation through ownership and independent completion of tasks.

• Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized workspace and perform housekeeping duties following cleaning checklist as necessary. 

• Must wear all necessary PPE (glasses, face-shield, gloves, safety boots/shoes, and hearing protection). 

• Safety conscience and willingness to be part of a proactive safety and improvement culture. 

• Prepare base metal using industrial bandsaws, and belt/angle grinders as needed. 

• Work safely with oxy-fuel heating and cutting torches. 

• Lift up to 60lbs repeatedly and work on your feet 7+ hours per day 

• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). 

Compensation Information:

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