Robotic Welder Operator- 3rd shift- 8:00pm-6:00am Sun night-Thurs. morning

PTMW, Inc.•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PTMW, Inc is seeking a competent and results oriented welder to operate our Robotic Weld Machine. A Robotic Welding Operator is responsible for soft programming and operating the AGT robot to complete a variety of welding tasks. This will include setting up the robot for a specific welding job; selecting the correct program to achieve the shop order demands and monitoring the robot to ensure that it is working properly. You need to clean the work area before and after work completion. Operators will need to always adhere to the safety guidelines. As a robotic operator, you should ensure that the outcome matches the quality and industry standards. In addition to this, you should be detail-oriented and have good problem-solving abilities. Your ability to meet deadlines and work in a schedule-based environment will be advantageous.

Requirements

One-year related weld experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Multiple general welding certifications and/or a certificate in a specialty such as robotic welding.
Certified in or ability to pass a welding test; D1.1/FCAW
Ability to pass Quality Assurances internal test requirements for mile steel and galvanized welding.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or PTMW, Inc. employees.
Ability to clearly define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret tape measure and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, have basic mechanical knowledge and use of hand tools, following instructions, and welding products.
Apply competencies in welding and utilize computer-based software to operate the Robotic Weld machine.
Monitor machine operation and control panel display and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
Adjust machine controls when automatic programing is faulty or if the machine malfunctions.
Confer with management and Robotic Team Guide to resolve machine malfunctions and production errors, and/or to obtain approval to continue production.
The employee is responsible for any rework or corrections as necessary to ensure a product meets specifications.
Load and unload material by overhead crane depending on weight and size.
Clean machines after every shift.
Performs manual welding during robot weld cycle, if required.
Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and performance to specifications.
Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, die grinder, or scraper.
Uses templates and other work aids to hold and align parts to ensure quality and consistency of parts produced.
Other Duties as assigned or appropriate