Robot Tech

Anchor Fabrication•La Vergne, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Fabrication, a precision metal fabrication company located in Lavergne, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Robot Tech for the 1st shift. SUMMARY Under general supervision, supports welding production by programming, running, troubleshooting and conducting preventative maintenance on Robotic Welders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include but are not limited to the following, other duties may be applied; Work with supervisors and managers to ensure all customer expectations and requirements are met per each job specification by having the following: Comply to Company and OSHA safety standards Ability to properly operate welding equipment such as filler rods, valves, gas cylinders and MIG & TIG equipment Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings, sheet metal drawings, customer drawings, diagrams, welds symbols and other instructional materials proficiently Ability to interpret tolerances on customer drawings and weld parts within tolerances Ability to use Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and/or Metal Inert Gas (MIG) to weld aluminum sheet metal from 1/8” thru 1/4" plate and extrusion Ability to lay a cosmetic weld with good fusion, penetration and strength integrity that meets applicable codes Ability to build fixtures that assist in welding part(s) to conform to required position Work efficiently and independently while also demonstrating a willingness to work within a team environment Work with quality control inspectors to meet or exceed the needs of the customer Meet pre-determined per piece weld times Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position Must be familiar with hand tools such as; die grinders, grinders, sanders, drills, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs Must be able to meet critical shipping due dates Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals Able to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and overhead cranes Has the Authority and Responsibility to report non-conforming product Accountability Timely and responsive production and delivery of quality product Specified and accurate inspections and measurements Meeting safety performance targets SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None at this time

Requirements

Mechanically adept
Attention to detail
Strong understanding of welding techniques, concepts, practices and procedures
Positive, willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal
Ability to prioritize and work under schedule demands
Good communication skills
Computer literate
Ability to read all necessary measuring instruments
Ability to read and interpret specifications
Knowledge of shop practices and operations
A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in MIG and TIG welding
Ability to document data in the English language
Ability to effectively communicate with other employees regarding work instructions or answers inquiries from groups of supervisors and/or managers
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Physical Requirements with or without Accommodation While performing the duties of this position, the tasks require the welder to constantly remain in a stationary position; occasionally to frequently bend at the waist and/or twisting Must be able from seldom to occasionally move/traverse around the work area Must be able to constantly operate standard welding equipment Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 30 pounds
Eye protection required in all areas of the production floor ANSI approved welder hoods required while welding Approved safety shoes/boots with toe protection are required within production areas Hearing protection equipment required while on the production floors Other PPE such as gloves are required based on the task at hand

Nice To Haves

American Welding Society (AWS) qualifications to D12 a plus

Responsibilities

Supports welding production by programming, running, troubleshooting and conducting preventative maintenance on Robotic Welders.
Comply to Company and OSHA safety standards
Ability to properly operate welding equipment such as filler rods, valves, gas cylinders and MIG & TIG equipment
Ability to read and interpret blueprint drawings, sheet metal drawings, customer drawings, diagrams, welds symbols and other instructional materials proficiently
Ability to interpret tolerances on customer drawings and weld parts within tolerances
Ability to use Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) and/or Metal Inert Gas (MIG) to weld aluminum sheet metal from 1/8” thru 1/4" plate and extrusion
Ability to lay a cosmetic weld with good fusion, penetration and strength integrity that meets applicable codes
Ability to build fixtures that assist in welding part(s) to conform to required position
Work efficiently and independently while also demonstrating a willingness to work within a team environment
Work with quality control inspectors to meet or exceed the needs of the customer
Meet pre-determined per piece weld times
Willingness to cross-train and perform the work of other job tasks in addition to the primary assigned position
Must be familiar with hand tools such as; die grinders, grinders, sanders, drills, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs
Must be able to meet critical shipping due dates
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Able to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT) and overhead cranes
Has the Authority and Responsibility to report non-conforming product
Accountability Timely and responsive production and delivery of quality product
Specified and accurate inspections and measurements
Meeting safety performance targets