Fabrication Weld Technician III

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.

This position provides a technical knowledge and leadership skill to assemble high-quality white bodies, comps, and parts using robotics and automation, with a foremost goal to mature the drawing for a manufacturable automobile.

At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day for a Fabrication Weld Technician III will include:

Project Management

• Support group leader in prototype fabrication project management and research activities includes schedule, manpower and budget.
• Support research and development of new material joining technology related to the future body in white construction.
• Support major fixed asses purchases for the weld group includes planning, budget, justification, and installation.

Robotic / Automation Technician

• Create, modify, and execute robot programs with various types of material joining technologies.
• Perform virtual robot feasibility study and offline programming for existing and new material joining technologies.
• Develop robot programs with advanced techniques and language independent model. Design error proof and recovery methods.
• Perform basic integration of robots and other auxiliary devices with machine control systems.

Troubleshoot complex programming, electrical and mechanical issues and perform major preventative maintenance on robot cells.

Fabrication Technician

• Support planning of prototype fabrication project. Lead a team of contingent associates in fabrication of body in white and assemblies.
• Verify correct assembly of weld fixtures for prototype fabrication. Analyse CMM data and adjust tooling to improve white body and assembly accuracy.
• Support planning of special research work requests and lead a team of full time or contingent associates to perform the task.
• Review 3D data and print and detect any physical manufacturability issues during the build. Document and report design concerns to the product development team.
• Inspect and ensure accurate location of all material joining applications and perform basic weld, part and assembly quality check.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are always followed and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining the inventory of assigned tools and supplies withing weld group.

Support other fabrication groups or HDMA production facilities according to the company needs.

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Fabrication Weld Technician III you must have:

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates degree in science or engineering preferred
• 10+ years related work experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with Fanuc Material Handling programming
• Proficiency with Fanuc SpotTool programming with servo gun
• Knowledge of Fanuc ArcTool programming with servo torch
• Knowledge of Fanuc DispenseTool programming
• Proficiency with Fnauc RoboGuide offline programming
• Proficiency with FARO arm operation and Polyworks measurement software
• Ability to perform manual gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process.
• Ability to perform manual gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
• Ability to perform manual resistance spot welding process.
• Knowledge of dispense process
• Knowledge of mechanical joining process (hemming, SPR, FDS)
• Ability to use power tools
• Ability to use heavy equipment (forklift, crane)
• Proficient with CATIA V5 design operation
• Extensive electrical and mechanical maintenance skill
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Additional Position Information

• 40 percent desk work
• 40 percent on the shop floor
• 20 percent meeting attendance

Total Rewards

Competitive Base Pay Medical, Dental, Vision

Remote Work Opportunities Bonus Program

401K Program Honda Product Programs

Company Car Program

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.

This position provides a technical knowledge and leadership skill to assemble high-quality white bodies, comps, and parts using robotics and automation, with a foremost goal to mature the drawing for a manufacturable automobile.

At Honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilities. A typical day for a Fabrication Weld Technician III will include:

Project Management

• Support group leader in prototype fabrication project management and research activities includes schedule, manpower and budget.
• Support research and development of new material joining technology related to the future body in white construction.
• Support major fixed asses purchases for the weld group includes planning, budget, justification, and installation.

Robotic / Automation Technician

• Create, modify, and execute robot programs with various types of material joining technologies.
• Perform virtual robot feasibility study and offline programming for existing and new material joining technologies.
• Develop robot programs with advanced techniques and language independent model. Design error proof and recovery methods.
• Perform basic integration of robots and other auxiliary devices with machine control systems.

Troubleshoot complex programming, electrical and mechanical issues and perform major preventative maintenance on robot cells.

Fabrication Technician

• Support planning of prototype fabrication project. Lead a team of contingent associates in fabrication of body in white and assemblies.
• Verify correct assembly of weld fixtures for prototype fabrication. Analyse CMM data and adjust tooling to improve white body and assembly accuracy.
• Support planning of special research work requests and lead a team of full time or contingent associates to perform the task.
• Review 3D data and print and detect any physical manufacturability issues during the build. Document and report design concerns to the product development team.
• Inspect and ensure accurate location of all material joining applications and perform basic weld, part and assembly quality check.
• Ensure all safety guidelines are always followed and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining the inventory of assigned tools and supplies withing weld group.

Support other fabrication groups or HDMA production facilities according to the company needs.

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as a Fabrication Weld Technician III you must have:

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates degree in science or engineering preferred
• 10+ years related work experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with Fanuc Material Handling programming
• Proficiency with Fanuc SpotTool programming with servo gun
• Knowledge of Fanuc ArcTool programming with servo torch
• Knowledge of Fanuc DispenseTool programming
• Proficiency with Fnauc RoboGuide offline programming
• Proficiency with FARO arm operation and Polyworks measurement software
• Ability to perform manual gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process.
• Ability to perform manual gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.
• Ability to perform manual resistance spot welding process.
• Knowledge of dispense process
• Knowledge of mechanical joining process (hemming, SPR, FDS)
• Ability to use power tools
• Ability to use heavy equipment (forklift, crane)
• Proficient with CATIA V5 design operation
• Extensive electrical and mechanical maintenance skill
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook)

Additional Position Information

• 40 percent desk work
• 40 percent on the shop floor
• 20 percent meeting attendance

Total Rewards

Competitive Base Pay Medical, Dental, Vision

Remote Work Opportunities Bonus Program

401K Program Honda Product Programs

Company Car Program

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.