Robotic Welding Operator - 1st shift
About The Position
The Robotic Welding Operator programs, sets-up and operates the robotic welding machine, maintaining optimal productivity levels while meeting company standards of quality. This role involves reviewing blueprints, translating them into machine instructions, and ensuring high-quality welds according to AWS D1.1 weld code. The operator is also responsible for basic preventative maintenance, documentation, and communicating any issues to management for a seamless shift transition. Additionally, the role includes implementing best practices, working with engineering to improve processes, operating a crane, performing grinding, and conducting visual inspections of welds.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Previous machine operating experience required
- Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints
- Ability to read, understand and interpret manufacturing documents, including blueprint reading and welding symbols
- Experience working with tape measure, calipers, square, protractors, fillet gage etc.
- Previous OSHA safety training and strong safety aptitude
- Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Nice To Haves
- Quality and preventative maintenance experience preferred
- Previous CNC operator experience highly recommended
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices and procedures (preferably Lean Manufacturing and 6S)
Responsibilities
- Programs and operates the robotic welding machine in order to weld steel parts/steel structure
- Reviews blueprints, materials, and production plans prior to machining.
- Translates blueprints and drawings into dimensions and enters information in the machine for production
- Provides quality welds in accordance to AWS D1.1 weld code
- Completes any documentation needed associated to the procedure
- Performs basic preventative maintenance and other repairs on the machine
- Keeps management informed on any open issues to ensure coverage of projects and a seamless shift transition
- Implement best practices related to robot programming and machine operation
- Reviews programs and program cycle times
- Works with engineering to develop new and/or improve processes
- Operates crane to move material
- Performs grinding as needed to clean parts
- Performs a visual inspection on welds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
