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Adient · Battle Creek, MI

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Level
Technician
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Automotive
Posted
29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Adient (automotive) in Battle Creek, MI. ASWE/WET preferred but will consider definitive experience with automated welding processes.

Tools it names
GD&T, Welding, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 59%
  • CNC 48%
  • Team leadership 44%
  • Machining 37%
  • Robotics 30%
  • EHS / safety 26%

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Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Process monitoring and data recording
  • ◆Fixture adjustments required to meet product dimensional targets.
  • ◆Weld program changes as required to maintain acceptable level up of weld performance
  • ◆Interact with other engineering support and maintenance to react to unscheduled equipment issues (i.e., breakdowns) and perform necessary diagnostics and repairs.
  • ◆Reaction to discovery from C.C.T. lab results and quality department audits of process capability deviations.
  • ◆Support of non-automated repair processes (i.e., off-line weld repair processes)
  • ◆Project/Development work as assigned
  • ◆PM completion as assigned.
  • ◆Complete all required and applicable training required by Adient and its customers.
  • ◆This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.
  • ◆Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

Education / Experience / Skills

ASWE/WET preferred but will consider definitive experience with automated welding processes. BSWE/WET will be considered if experience level is less.

Accountabilities

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and is part of the Engineering Department.

Qualifications

  • ✓Experience in a High Volume Automotive Manufacturing environment is a plus
  • ✓Equipment troubleshooting, weld fixture adjustments and weld programming are daily activities. Must be able to use simple hand tools effectively.
  • ✓Need basic understanding of 2D dimensional product prints. Basic understanding of GD&T is preferred
  • ✓Basic computer skills
  • ✓The ability to be able to distinguish between a good a bad weld visually
  • ✓Able to work from Monday through Friday from 1:45 pm - 9:45 pm.
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Primary location

Battle Creek Seating Component

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