Welding Weld Robot Technician

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Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Installing, repairing, servicing machinery and equipment support systems
• Identifying and trouble-shooting production problems
• Maintaining production lines, perform predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Supporting daily production, addressing downtime, correcting and resetting faults, replacing Sensors, Cords, Caps, shunts, etc In a timely manner.
• Assuring all automatic nut/stud feeders are stocked verifying correct Part # and free of debris before filling machine.
• Assuring all Sealer/Adhesive is working properly, purged as required and replaced when needed.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices along with all Safety Policies and Procedures
• Comply with all Quality System procedures, assure Red Rabbits are ran and recorded each shift, properly communicate any abnormal event if required to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to understand, record, and communicate system problems and solutions.
• Perform weld robot program touch ups.
• Perform weld robot programming for prototype work.
• Assemble and robotically weld prototype parts.
• Demonstrate good attendance with the ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays.
• Any other duties as assigned by Managers, Supervisor and/or Leaders to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of products, processes and work.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities / Education & Experience

1. Must be able to work in environment with welding fumes from robots.
2. Industrial equipment electrical troubleshooting and installation
3. A sound understanding of welding fundamentals and theory.
4. Robot programming and troubleshooting of the following equipment: FANUC and/or ABB, MOTOMAN, NACHI, KUKA
5. Demonstrate good problem solving skills
6. Able to understand and troubleshoot basic electrical components and schematics
7. Troubleshoot, repair, and install hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems
8. Troubleshoot, repair and program resistance and MIG welding equipment
9. Perform basic machining
10. Perform required Preventive Maintenance checks & related data assuring any related documentation is filled out properly
11. Complete required logs and repair documentation assuring it is legible and accurate
12. Knowledge of proper Lockout/Tagout procedures
13. Work independently
14. Execute all job responsibilities in accordance with Quality System requirements.
15. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs., twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in close, confined surroundings.
16. Related Work Experience Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing welding maintenance.
17. Minimum Education H.S. Diploma or GED
18. Must be able to work mandatory OT as required 6-7 days per week

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.