Robot Weld Technician
About The Position
The Robot Weld Technician sets up, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and continuously improves robotic welding systems. The role provides technical support to Production and coordinates with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to support safety, quality, cost reduction, and Lean initiatives. The technician performs basic robotic programming, fixture and tooling adjustments, welding, preventative maintenance, and operator training. The role also assists with equipment installation and relocation, production problem solving, team-member development, consumables trials and inventory, required reporting, and compliance with work instructions, blueprints, safety procedures, and quality and ISO standards. Weekend-day employees may train on other shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One to three years of experience, or equivalent training or education, setting up machines and operating specialized machines.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to robotics, fixtures, and GMAW welding.
- Experience with robotics, jigs, fixtures, and gas metal arc welding.
- Experience troubleshooting to assist the Maintenance department and provide technical support.
- Willingness to receive training and act as a First Responder to medical injuries; preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve robotic welding systems.
- Perform basic robotic programming, including adding, modifying, or removing position points and modifying arc-start files.
- Perform basic fixture and tooling work, including datum adjustments and sensor replacements.
- Weld and achieve RFC manual welder qualifications.
- Perform basic robotic preventive maintenance, including replacement of wire feeders, drive rolls, welding torches and hose packs, wire liners, and goosenecks.
- Train basic operators, including loaders, welders, and inspectors.
- Assist Maintenance and Engineering with troubleshooting equipment and process problems.
- Determine when to call support departments to assist operators.
- Provide technical problem-solving support to Production.
- Work cooperatively with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, and Maintenance.
- Assist with equipment installation and relocation.
- Complete daily or weekly paperwork and reporting as required.
- Help train and technically develop team members.
- Participate in the Lean Production program.
- Research and conduct trials of supplies and consumables to improve cost or quality.
- Help maintain consumable inventory levels.
- Follow SOPs, work instructions, blueprints, safe work practices, housekeeping practices, quality standards, and ISO standards.
- Complete training on new and existing equipment.
- Use Lock-Out-Tag-out procedures to secure equipment.
- Promote a positive attitude and work efficiently.
- Optionally receive training and serve as a First Responder to medical injuries.
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance options, vision and dental insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
- Paid time off during the first year, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to a 6% company match.
- Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
- Apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Leadership training opportunities.
- TogetherWeCare philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community on company time.
- Countdown to Zero global environmental impact initiative focused on making work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
