Automation Technician - Robot Welder

Technique•Concord, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Technique, Inc. is looking for a Robotic Welding Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the Automation Supervisor in the Automation department. The role involves using MIG/TIG welding equipment in accordance with internal and customer specifications to weld stainless and carbon steel, supporting the QA team with part layouts and inspection, assisting in the design, development, and implementation of production fixturing, and operating and recovering welding robots for all phases of production. The ideal candidate brings 2 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, with a high school diploma or GED and vocational training. Proficiency programming Motoman, Panasonic, and Fanuc robots is essential, along with a strong understanding of GD&T, blueprints, and weld fixture design. Experience with CAD, SolidWorks, and precision measurement tools is also required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; vocational training
Forklift operator’s license preferred
2 years of experience welding in a manufacturing environment
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of GD&T and blueprints
Proficient programming Motoman, Panasonic, and Fanuc robots
Ability to use CAD and SolidWorks
Good teamwork and communication skills
Ability to use precision measurement tools
Good understanding of weld fixture design
Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise
No travel required for this position
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed
Note: days and hours required may vary
Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday, 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Nice To Haves

Forklift operator’s license preferred

Responsibilities

Set up welders and weld – Set up welders, weld, and troubleshoot basic GTAW and GMAW mild steel joints based on knowledge of weld symbols and materials.
Perform 1st piece layouts – Perform 1st piece table layouts to support quality assurance.
Program and adjust robotic welders – Change and troubleshoot programs to make offsets on work pieces to ensure good welds.
Maintain robotic welders – Set up, calibrate, program, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic welders with feedback from CMM reports.
Package parts – Package parts for shipping.
Complete documentation – Complete job documentation for all production runs.