Robotic Tech / Welder

Position Summary:

Implements all functions involved with operation of robotic welding equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work safely, follows all safety rules, uses required PPE, reports all accidents and near accidents, and attends required safety training.

• Performs all functions involved in operation of robotic welder, including: programming, touch point, and operations corrections.

• Positions and secures work pieces using proper equipment.

• Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.

• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.

• Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.

• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.

• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or traveler notes using instruments such as gauges.

• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the Production Supervisor.

• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.

• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Certificate or degree in welding is preferred;
• At least twelve months welding experience;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Knowledge of wire and filler materials application for various steel alloys and SS, aluminum, etc.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to use hand held measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. GD&T Skills required

• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors and vendors.
• Ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job – including E2
• Ability to communicate in English to the extent necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Regularly requires to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to bend and stoop.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work performed in a shop environment: exposed to dust, odors, fumes, heat, loud noise, and other elements.
• Use of proper protective equipment as required or recommended: eye protection, hearing protection, safety footwear, gloves, welding shield.