Robotic Weld Operator

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: ROBOTIC WELD TECHNICIAN

REPORTS TO: Weld Team Lead 

 **FULL TIME - Open to Flexible Scheduling Arrangements** 

JOB SCOPE:

As Robot Weld Technician you will setup, operate, and troubleshoot robot equipment to build mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. You will directly assist in the integration, start-up and maintenance of plant floor welding equipment, including weld controls, and MIG welding robots. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

• Identify and perform correct robotic welding parameters, welding procedures, and operations. 
• Troubleshoot part fit-up problems
• Create robotic welding programs, modify existing welding programs, and conduct welding cell cycle time calculations. 
• Inspects welds and checks critical measurements upon completion to ensure they meet specifications and criteria. 
• Visually Checks piece parts for quality and verifies that piece part quantity matches the blueprint. Reports any discrepancies to team lead or supervisor. 
• Read and consult blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to execute jobs and tasks to specification
• At time this position may need to perform welding skills including:
• Set the weld machine to correct setting for weld application. Weld unit to print specifications following guidelines and procedures to control warping on all products. 
• Welds small components and large components in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)
• Trim metal components using hand torch or hand plasma 
• Deburr parts as needed before welding and or operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Monitors work environment for hazards and reports all concerns 
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing gloves, ear plugs, face shields, and safety shoes
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Safely operate overhead cranes and jib poles in order to maneuver parts and sub-assemblies into position by rigging and rolling with hoists and chains.  
• Maintain assigned work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Fill in as needed / Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum prerequisite education, training, and/or experience required: 

• Adequate training and experience; Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferable  
• Related work experience on robotic welding applications highly preferred. 

Job Specific Capabilities:

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures  
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and computer skills 
• Adapt to technology changes quickly and seamlessly
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective equipment and clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Skill and attention to detail
• Professional Certification in Robotic Welding applications (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) preferred
• Communication – Ability to read, write and speak English. Must be able to articulate ideas and plans and communicate these accurately and effectively to others.

Physical Capabilities:

• Hand Tools Used: Clamps, hammers, tape measure, speed square, grinder, wrenches, sockets, punch level, digital angle gauge
• Equipment Used: Two-ton lift, ten-ton lift, large part/equipment rotator, Miller Delta weld 452 Welder, hand grinder with various attachments, oxygen acetylene torch, Forklift, Robot
• Movement: Constant movement includes: walking, standing; Frequent Movement includes: climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting
• Lift and or Carry: 50Lbs Frequently, over 20lbs constantly, Over 100lbs occasionally with assistance. 
• Sensory: Hearing, Speech, Vision, Smell, Tactile