Beamline Welding Machine Operator 4 shift
About The Position
Beamline Welding Machine Operator sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots, focusing on loading/unloading beams, reading blueprints, monitoring weld quality with gauges, performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting errors, and ensuring safety to produce consistent, high-quality beam components on the welding robotic cell, requiring basic MIG/TIG skills and strong attention to detail. Knowledge of the operation of machines Capable of running Welding robots: handling, positioning robots, modifying welding positioning with supervisor permission Knowledge of TCP Torch Control Utilize the spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors Perform quality checks tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera and hook control camera Setup & operation: Load/unload parts, position workpieces using jigs/fixtures, and initiate the robotic welding process Programming: Input and adjust parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs Quality control: Visually inspect welds, use measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and remove spatter to ensure parts meet specifications Maintenance: Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve errors or system malfunctions during production runs Documentation: Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records Safety & housekeeping: Follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear required PPE
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; vocational training a plus.
- Previous experience with stamping and Roll forming presses and manufacturing.
- Ability to read blueprints/technical drawings, strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of measuring tools.
- Detail-oriented, good problem-solving, teamwork, physical stamina (lifting, standing )
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
- Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding of automated systems.
- Basic manual welding skills (MIG/TIG) often required, certificates is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and precision.
- Problem-solving skills for troubleshooting.
- Physical ability to lift and move parts.
Responsibilities
- Sets up, programs, runs, and maintains automated welding robots
- Loads/unloads beams
- Reads blueprints
- Monitors weld quality with gauges
- Performs basic maintenance
- Troubleshoots errors
- Ensures safety
- Produces consistent, high-quality beam components
- Handling, positioning robots, modifying welding positioning with supervisor permission
- Utilize the spare parts for small interventions on robots, contact tip, gas nozzle, gas distributors
- Perform quality checks tape measure, bench and measuring station, automatic weld control camera and hook control camera
- Load/unload parts, position workpieces using jigs/fixtures, and initiate the robotic welding process
- Input and adjust parameters (power, speed, pattern) for the robot controller based on engineering specs
- Visually inspect welds, use measuring tools (gauges, calipers), and remove spatter to ensure parts meet specifications
- Perform routine upkeep like cleaning nozzles, changing wire/tips, lubricating, and reporting malfunctions
- Identify and resolve errors or system malfunctions during production runs
- Complete production logs, downtime reports, and quality records
- Follow all safety protocols, maintain a clean work area, and wear required PPE
Benefits
- PTO
- days paid sick leave
- 11 US paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401K with employer match, currently 4%
- Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
