Robot Programmer

Federal Signal Openings•Elgin, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Robot Programmer will be responsible for verifying material, setting up necessary fixtures, and performing final weld inspections to ensure adherence to print specifications. This role involves performing pre-work inspections of robot welders, completing any necessary maintenance for safe operation, and bracing/clamping parts for proper alignment. The programmer will also perform secondary functions like welding and grinding to correct non-conforming parts, identify and repair weld defects, and create/document weld, seam tracking, and weave schedules for new parts. Additionally, they will identify all parts produced with their employee number, maintain a clean work area adhering to 5S initiatives, and perform other related duties as assigned. The role requires strict adherence to safety and PPE requirements, inputting maintenance work orders, and scanning work order data into the MRP/JDE system. A key aspect is ensuring defect-free product by following all procedures, completing in-process inspections, and documenting critical quality information.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of technical training in robot welding operations
2+ Years Welding Experience

Responsibilities

Verify material, set up necessary fixtures as appropriate to complete welding process
Perform final weld inspection including 100 % visual weld and special inspection per print specification
Perform pre-work inspection of robot welder and complete any maintenance needed to run welder safely
Brace, clamp parts and perform specified tacking process as required to avoid distortion and for proper alignment for robotic welder
Perform secondary functions (i.e. welding, grinding) to correct part(s) that does not conform to standards.
Identify weld defects and make necessary repairs as required.
Create and document weld, seam tracking and weave schedules for new parts, as needed.
Identify 100% of part produced by stamping with individual employee number.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives
Perform other related duties as assigned
Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements
Input Maintenance Work Orders as necessary; Ability to input and scan work order data into MRP/JDE system using RF scanner, keyboard and mouse
Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to weld manufactured parts defect-free product. Complete required in-process inspection, repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary