Robotic Programmer

Steel Craft•Hartford, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Robotic Welder 3 - Programmer is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating robotic welding systems to fabricate and assemble metal components in a steel fabrication environment. This role primarily involves robotic welding on a range of materials, including carbon steel and aluminum. This position will have experience in robotic welding systems, programming, blueprint reading, and quality control processes to ensure precise and efficient welds.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience of GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Minimum 2 years of experience and/or training in production robotic welding position.
Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training of robotic weld programming.
Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in lifting device use (forklift, crane, jibs, hoist, magnets, etc.)
Must obtain necessary weld certifications.
Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)
Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)
Must possess proficiency in geometry (angles, radius, circumference, etc.)
Must possess mechanical aptitude.
Must possess proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.
Must possess proficiency in interpreting weld symbols.
Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience of GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
Knowledge of Seam tracking systems
Knowledge of Touch Sensing
Exposure to Shoplogix data entry

Responsibilities

Set up and operate robotic welding equipment to perform welding on carbon steel, aluminum, and other metals.
Perform stud welding and/or metal finishing as needed.
Writes and edits simple/medium complexity weld programs for new and existing parts
Sets-up fixtures and/or mechanical feeds and safety devices as needed
Troubleshoot processes and equipment with approved technical support
Identifies process improvements and improves department efficiency.
Read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings to determine welding requirements.
Adjust machine settings and welding parameters to optimize performance and quality.
Monitor welding operations to detect malfunctions, ensure precision, and make necessary adjustments.
Identify and repair weld defects as needed.
Perform quality inspections on welds using precision measuring tools to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Conduct routine maintenance on robotic welding equipment and report any issues or needed repairs.
Work collaboratively with fabricators, machine operators, and quality control personnel to ensure customer specifications are met.
Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Accurately log job information into ERP computer system.
Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.
Train and coach employees on fundamental robotic weld operations.
Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.