Overview
This position is for a 3rd Shift Robotic Welder, responsible for operating weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies. The role requires knowledge of welding theory and involves various tasks related to welding and machine operation.
Responsibilities
- Operate one or more weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies.
- Lift and secure work pieces in fixtures or load automatic feeding devices.
- Calculate and set controls for machine factors like wire feed speed and amperage.
- Inspect and measure machined work pieces for conformance to specifications.
- Unload welded frames and place them in appropriate containers.
- Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind, or bolt component parts for welding.
- Remove rough spots from workpieces using grinders or hand files.
- Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter.
- Weld components in various positions including flat, vertical, or overhead.
- Perform programming and operational corrections on the robotic welder.
- Maintain accurate counts of parts and label finished containers.
- Perform basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
- Maintain company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
- Read job specifications to determine welding and material requirements.
- Examine finished work pieces for conformance using gauges.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow safety regulations.
- May perform other related duties as production needs require.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an internal welding test.
- Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters.
- Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform related functions.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints and manuals.
- Demonstrated detail orientation and self-motivation skills.
- Effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
- Competent at basic dimensional measuring and use of precision tools.
- Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
- Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints.
- Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
- Ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
- Aptitude to take orders and execute them efficiently.
Additional Information
- This position is for 3rd Shift, from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Sunday to Thursday.