Robot Welder

iLink Resources • Pleasant Prairie, WI

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About The Position

The Fabricator 2 – Robot Welder assembles and welds a wide range of components using robotic welding equipment, including interfacing with computer controls to program, set up, and operate the machine. Manual welding processes are also used. The position requires qualification in GMAW and FCAW welding processes.

The role includes fitting and welding fabrications, selecting productive welding processes and settings in accordance with established procedures, controlling or correcting heat distortion, and carrying out related fabrication tasks. The employee also operates fabrication machinery and safely handles large, heavy fabrications with lifting equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Proficiency with measuring tools, shop mathematics, and fabrication layout.
• Ability to understand and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Ability to operate steel fabrication machinery.
• Qualification in the 1F, 2F, 3F, 1G, and 2G positions with GMAW and FCAW processes in accordance with AWS D1.1 and/or ASME Section IX.

Responsibilities

• Program robotic welders to fit up and weld fabrications using the full capabilities of robotic equipment.
• Set up and operate robotic, semi-automatic, and manual welding equipment; select the welding process, wire, current, voltage, and shielding gas according to established welding procedures, using AWS and ASTM as references.
• Control heat distortion and improve productivity by using the capabilities of the welding equipment.
• Correct heat distortion as required using flame straightening, clamps, jacks, and other means.
• Fit up fabrications by tack welding or fastening, using erection techniques that may include fixtures.
• Weld in flat and horizontal positions using GMAW and FCAW processes, and qualify to weld in other positions as required.
• Perform fabrication processes including grinding, beveling, hand burning, punching, drilling, shearing, sawing, assembly, and basic maintenance as directed.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and fork trucks and rig large, heavy, awkward fabrications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED