2nd Shift Robot Operator

Robot Operator

QPS Employment Group has a great Robot Operator position available at a company in Saint Charles, MO. This is a 2nd position with the opportunity for hire.

Robot Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Load and unload components into welding fixtures safely and correctly.
• Operate robotic welding equipment according to established procedures.
• Select and verify correct welding programs for production runs.
• Review and interpret blueprints and work instructions to ensure proper weld placement and specifications.
• Produce quality parts while minimizing scrap, rejects, and rework.
• Inspect finished welds and identify quality concerns or defects.
• Use grinders and other tools to remove weld imperfections and complete necessary finishing work.
• Change torch tips, clean nozzles, replace welding wire, and monitor shielding gases.
• Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning and changing drive wheels when required.
• Assist with fixture changeovers and equipment setup.
• Maintain fixtures and tooling in proper working condition and report repair needs.
• Utilize IQMS or similar production systems to identify parts, track inventory, and complete production transactions.
• Complete required training and become proficient in operating all robotic welding equipment.
• Communicate production, quality, equipment, and inventory concerns to supervisors and team members.
• Maintain work areas for maximum safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Support other robotic welding operators and assist with production needs as assigned.

Robot Operator Requirements:

• Experience operating robotic welding equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with robotic welding systems such as: Miller (hand weld); Fanuc/Lincoln (robot weld); OTC (robot and hand weld).
• Knowledge of welding fixtures and tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Ability to accurately measure fractions, decimals, and dimensions.
• Basic computer skills and ability to utilize production software systems (IQMS preferred).
• Ability to identify weld quality issues and perform basic corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and components as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, welding fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and other safety gear.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous robotic welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Fanuc, Lincoln, Miller, or OTC welding systems.
• Familiarity with welding inspection and quality control processes.
• Experience using manufacturing software systems such as IQMS.

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