First Shift Weld Robot Operator

Monti•Greenwood, SC

About The Position

The Robot Operator sets up, operates, and maintains robot machinery used to manufacture products or components to exact specifications. The role includes loading fixtures and components, entering preprogrammed instructions, inspecting output, and making adjustments during production runs as needed. The operator also installs components for each production run, grinds and sands parts, tack welds with a MIG welder, prepares parts for outside services, cleans nozzles and tips, and operates an overhead crane. The operator works safely and maintains neat, clean workstations in accordance with 6S standards. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The work environment has uncontrolled conditions that may include noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment. The role requires repetitive lifting up to 35 pounds, occasional heavy lifting, and regularly pushing or pulling 10 pounds. Physical activity may include standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking for 8 to 10 hours per day. The operator must be able to work shifts of up to 8–10 hours and overtime as required, use all limbs, maintain dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods, and coordinate mental and muscular activity while maintaining visual and audio awareness of the surrounding area.

Requirements

Knowledge of blueprint reading.
Basic computer skills.
Mechanical inclination.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Interpersonal and written communication skills.
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
Ability to work well with others on a team.
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
Must provide own tools.
Willingness to have performance measured daily.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing and pulling, sustained physical activity, and use of hands and arms.
Ability to work shifts up to 8–10 hours and overtime as required by the work.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and maintain robot machinery.
Load fixtures and components into fixtures.
Enter preprogrammed instructions used by the robot to manufacture products or components to exact specifications.
Inspect robot output for quality.
Make adjustments during production runs when necessary.
Install different components according to production-run specifications.
Grind and sand parts to clean them.
Use a MIG welder to tack weld.
Prepare parts for outside services.
Clean nozzles and tips.
Operate robots safely.
Maintain a neat, clean workstation and follow 6S standards at all workstations.
Operate an overhead crane.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.