CF-Robotic Welding Operator-2nd shift

Great Dane LLC • Terre Haute, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

THE ROLE
At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
A Senior Robotic Welding Operator performs multiple tasks using a variety of general and specialized equipment. Typical equipment used consists of Fanuc Robots and positioners, Lincoln Welding equipment, Specialized/Automated Tooling, both pneumatic and electric hand-held tools, as well as general manufacturing equipment. The Senior Robotic Welding Operator is responsible for the successful fabrication of various Upper Coupler Assemblies.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Properly sets Automated Tooling according to work order/schedule.
Loads raw materials, parts, etc., into the Automated Tooling. May include the use of an overhead crane, forklift, hand / powered carts or carrying materials by hand.
Conducts initial daily startup on the machines, ensuring that the product meets specifications and quality standards.
Welder must inspect his/her product as instructed by standard operating procedures.
Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
Adhere to all Safety requirements.
Manage multiple weld machine operations, providing guidance and solutions to Robotic Weld Operators.
Use advanced problem-solving skills.
Ensure tools and equipment are inspected, available, and ready for use daily.
Ensure maintenance issues are escalated to the appropriate Supervisor.
Ensure training matrices are maintained and updated or are appropriately escalated to appropriate Supervisor.
Trains employees in new areas and reviews work completed for correctness.
Randomly checks to ensure critical audits and/or Standard Work (if applicable) are being properly completed.
Ensure BIQ boards are managed and completed.
Before shift and end of shift activities are completed.
Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during daily activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
Ensure parts/materials are available and in required quantities.
Collaborate with Process Technician on defect reduction and efficiency improvements.
Performs other routine duties as needed.

Requirements

• Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.
• Employee must perform the assigned tasks in a way they meet or exceed the required production level.
• The quantity of units, parts, assemblies and/ or installations that is expected will vary with the process being performed, customer specification, volume, and location.
• 3+ years of Robotic weld/fabrication experience preferred.
• Welding Technology Certificate preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skillset.
• Robot experience required. (Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Kuka)
• Basic automated machine knowledge required.
• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push and pull.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 35 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 350 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place utilizing material handling lifting devices.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Employees must wear all mandated PPE which includes at least protection for the eyes, ears, hands, head, body, and feet.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of Robotic weld/fabrication experience preferred.
• Welding Technology Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly sets Automated Tooling according to work order/schedule.
• Loads raw materials, parts, etc., into the Automated Tooling. May include the use of an overhead crane, forklift, hand / powered carts or carrying materials by hand.
• Conducts initial daily startup on the machines, ensuring that the product meets specifications and quality standards.
• Welder must inspect his/her product as instructed by standard operating procedures.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Adhere to all Safety requirements.
• Manage multiple weld machine operations, providing guidance and solutions to Robotic Weld Operators.
• Use advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ensure tools and equipment are inspected, available, and ready for use daily.
• Ensure maintenance issues are escalated to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Ensure training matrices are maintained and updated or are appropriately escalated to appropriate Supervisor.
• Trains employees in new areas and reviews work completed for correctness.
• Randomly checks to ensure critical audits and/or Standard Work (if applicable) are being properly completed.
• Ensure BIQ boards are managed and completed.
• Before shift and end of shift activities are completed.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during daily activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Ensure parts/materials are available and in required quantities.
• Collaborate with Process Technician on defect reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Performs other routine duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed