Robotic Welding Operator
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 will also perform basic preventative maintenance, keep management informed of issues, implement best practices, and work with engineering to improve processes. Additionally, the role includes 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.
- 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)
- Previous OSHA safety training and strong safety aptitude
- Ability to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
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
