Robotic Welding Operator - 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Robotic Welding Operator programs, sets-up and operates the robotic welding machine, maintaining optimal productivity levels while meeting company standards of quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• 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

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Quality and preventative maintenance experience preferred
• Previous machine operating experience required
• Previous CNC operator experience highly recommended

Other skills

• 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.

• 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 

Language Skills

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. 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, common fractions and decimals.  

Reasoning Ability

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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Requires the use of hearing and eye protection when in the plant.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Personal protection equipment required.