Robot Welder II

IEA•Kenosha, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Robot Welder II is an intermediate skilled position performing a variety of welding and related tasks (e.g., cutting) using gas and/or electric welding equipment. The Robot Welder II may be required to assist in the training and development of new/less skilled employees. The Robot Welder II receives specific work assignments under limited supervision and resolves problems with limited assistance from the Lead/Supervisor. The Robot Welder II work involves considerable skill and is subject to final inspection and test. Errors in welding are not always readily apparent and may result in excess labor and material costs. The Robot Welder II is expected to practice and adhere to the department’s 6-S standards and the Company’s Six Sigma principles.

Requirements

Working knowledge of standard welding principles and techniques.
Ability to read and understand weld specs, shop drawings, job layouts and blueprints.
Ability to use basic math, measuring instruments (rules, etc.), gauges and templates.
Knowledge of Robotic Welding Equipment.
Knowledge of working properties of structural metals and welding materials.
Skill in using and maintaining welding equipment and related tools of the trade.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with others.
Minimum of One year of robotic welding experience, or completion of a vocational school certification program related to robotic welding.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of general welding experience is desirable.
Formal apprenticeship training is desirable but not essential.
Forklift operator certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews job orders (written or verbal) and interprets welding specifications according to code certifications, alignment, dimensional and general inspection requirements.
Sets up jobs, fits, and positions weldments using fixtures, jigs, etc., and various welding techniques, materials and equipment within recognized limits or procedures.
Performs welding and related tasks such as surface preparation, thermal cutting, grinding, etc.
Perform Robot welding
Perform daily safety inspections.
Set-up appropriate fixtures.
Ensure part is with program permitters.
Maintain Touch-Sence Programming.
Unload finished parts.
Perform manual Finish Welding.
Finish Grinding and cleaning of all splatter prior to the test Op.
Inspect welds and welded surfaces for proper bonds.
Cleans and maintains work area (daily), welding equipment and other tools of the trade.
Always works in a safe manner and always wears all the required PPE.
Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.
Assist when needed to help train less skilled employees in the department and/or company.
Perform other duties, reasonable requests and/or operate other machinery as assigned by the lead/supervisor/manager for the best interests of the department and or company.