Robot Weld Operator

Job Description

Job Description

JOBSUMMARY  

Under the direction of the Team Leader, the Robotic Welder is responsible to operate and maintain robotic welding tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve required quality and production standards. Required to perform all position welding and operate a variety of hand and air tools as needed. The Robotic Welding Operator must have excellent troubleshooting skills to identify and correct issues quickly and efficiently.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

To perform this position 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.  

Operate robotic welder per required specifications  

Maintain equipment and perform assigned preventive maintenance in order to ensure that machines produce quality parts  

Assist with changeover of equipment, components, parts or tooling.  

Demonstrated understanding of all functions of the robotic controller  

Update Rev Counters on all axis’ of robot and positioner  

Fluent with all functions of the WCC (Work Cell Controller)  

Complete basic robot programming and demonstrate learned techniques (basic weld cell operation)  

Work with Manufacturing Engineering on weld changes and re-program robotic welder as needed  

Perform all position and types of welding.  

Layout, fit, and welds fabricated, cast, forged, and machined components to assemble a wide variety of complex structural forms and other various components per blueprint specifications and knowledge of welding and metallurgy.  

Must demonstrate the ability to do so repeatedly without the use of fixtures  

Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure position for welding  

Set-up gas-shield MIG welder and weld component parts to blueprint specifications  

Use advanced knowledge of blueprints and welding symbols to complete job assignment  

Rework products by dismantling, straightening, re-shaping, and assembling parts using oxy-fuel torch, plasmas, air arch & various other hand tools. 

Must have ability to program weldments & movements to achieve quality product  

Understand & execute inventory transactions & computer transactions  

Perform other duties as required  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling can be expected.  

Long periods of standing and walking can also be expected in this position.  

Use of basic tools and equipment.  

Work environment: