Robotic Welder

Van-Am Tool & Engineering•St Joseph, MO

About The Position

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Robotic Welder in St. Joseph, Missouri. The role operates and maintains robotic welding machines to produce high-quality welded components that meet customer specifications. It includes setting up welding fixtures, loading parts, monitoring weld integrity, and keeping production runs efficient while maintaining quality standards. The position also involves auxiliary production work such as cleaning and packaging products and operating presses, lasers, and other machine shop tools. The Robotic Welder sets up fixtures and verifies part numbers before production, adjusts fixtures, loads parts, and operates Fanuc robotic welding systems while observing their operation. The role performs first-piece inspections with precision measuring instruments and submits samples to the quality department when specifications are met. It also includes finishing work such as grinding and removing rough spots to ensure components meet dimensional and visual requirements. MIG and TIG welding may be used as needed. Van-Am describes the workplace as hands-on, with opportunities for skill development and career growth. As a federal government contractor, the company requires candidates who receive a conditional job offer to undergo a confidential pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, regardless of state legalization. Van-Am complies with applicable federal, state, and relevant DOT regulations and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Ability to read work orders and blueprints to verify materials, tolerances, and production sequences.
Accuracy in completing paperwork and system entries.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotic welding or interest in building expertise in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Set up welding fixtures and verify part numbers before production begins.
Adjust fixtures and load parts into welding machines.
Operate Fanuc robotic welding systems and monitor operations for weld integrity.
Conduct first-piece inspections using precision measuring instruments.
Submit samples to the quality department when specifications are met.
Perform finishing operations, including grinding and removing rough spots, to meet dimensional and visual requirements.
Use MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
Clean and package products.
Operate production equipment such as presses, lasers, and machine shop tools.
Complete paperwork and system entries accurately.
Perform other tasks as assigned.