wire arc additive manufacturing operator

Mission:

Responsible for set up, component production printing and in-process inspection of a variety of items requiring a high degree of skill and proficiency. WAAM operator shall have the ability to weld components with automated machine(robot). It is expected to have a good background knowledge in welding to meet the high part quality requirement. Perform a variety of duties with no direct supervision.

Main Activities:

Additive Manufacturing:

• Set-up the WAAM machine & equipment for new part production and carry out first piece qualification before production.

• Operate the equipment for A given "print job" - i.e. part production with limited assistance on setup and first article inspection.

• Perform daily maintenance checks of the WAAM machine and auxiliary equipment's.

• Monitor /control and verify the different machine welding parameters before printing and during the process

• Able to adjust welding processes and maintain process control as well as program editing on shop floor (panasonic source/dtps).

• Capable of gauging and visual inspection on the parts.

• Support the producing cell with other processes such as warehouse, machining, ndt etc.

• Assist the WAAM manager in managing and optimizing the WAAM process and production line.

• Troubleshoot the equipment and machine in the event of any problem involved in incident (quality & safety) investigation.

CNC Machining:

• Set up and operate manual and/or CNC machines at a very high level of proficiency.

• Set up and thread "all threads and grades of material" that the facility is licensed for on a cnc lathe, with no assistance on setup and first article inspection.

• Obtain required overlays and review first article with no assistance.

• Set up and operate "all" CNC machines at that facility location.

• Select proper tools and gages for threading or process to be performed.

• Able to adjust machine processes and tooling to optimize cycle time and maintain process control as well as CNC editing on the shop floor.

• Perform necessary mathematical calculations to produce angles.

• Understands product drawings and can produce parts from drawings.

• Help train machinists at CNC 1 and CNC 2 levels.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Responsibilities:

1. Set up and operate CNC machines and 3D printers at a high level of proficiency
2. Collaborate with engineers and designers to optimize designs for both CNC and additive manufacturing
3. Maintain equipment and perform routine maintenance
4. Ensure parts meet quality standards and specifications
5. Manage workflow and production schedules efficiently
6. Perform additional duties ad assigned

Accountabilities:

HSE Responsibilities

• To work in a healthy and safe conscious fashion and to perform operations in an environmentally friendly manner by:

• Becoming familiar with the HS&E goals and learning their part in the overall process

• Complying with all workplace requirements
• Doing their part to meet HS&E goals
• Immediately communicating any at-risk act, incident, near miss, or HS&E achievements through the proper communicating channels
• Actively participating in the HS&EMS

• Looking for opportunities to make the facility a better workplace

• Must be capable of handling basic maintenance of the equipment (changing contact tips, nozzles, drive rollers etc.)

• Able to adjust processes and tooling to optimize cycle time and maintain process control.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification:

• O level, ITC or higher NITEC or equivalent required.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in machining or welding preferably in o&g, precision sector

• CWI level or equivalent as per AWS standard preferred

• Experience with welding low alloy high yield carbon steels and nickel-based alloys

• Experience with welding low alloy high yield carbon steels and nickel-based alloys