Job Description

Robot Welder

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE FOR A $2,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS (guidelines apply)

POSITION: Perform position requirements, including but not limited to major accountabilities in a safe, efficient and effective manner. Able to perform job classification duties, activities and responsibilities of all business units and all product lines or sub-departments within all business units and able to perform job classification duties, activities and responsibilities for all lower grade job function classifications.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES (include, but not limited to):

* Follow all Company rules, policies, procedures and requirements especially for: safety, quality, delivery and productivity/cost.
* Safety: Comply with all safety rules, policies and procedures; Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor; Wear require personal protective equipment (PPE) and re port any defective PPE; Report all nearmisses, incidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment or property damage; Participation in the site Safety and Health Program.
* Read work orders, blueprints, production documents or other information to determine weld specifications and requirements.
* Control robotic welding machine to weld components in flat, vertical, and/or overhead positions in a progressive assembly line in a timely manner maintaining quality and accuracy of weld.
* Lay out, position, align, and secure parts and assemblies prior to assembly, using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers.
* Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
* Recognize, set up, and operate robotic welding machine including shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, submerged arc, electroslag welding.
* Operate robotic welding machine to weld separately or in combination, using aluminum, stainless steel, cast iron, and other alloys.
* Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
* Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, consumable electrode wire and flux, according to welding specifications or types and thicknesses of metals.
* Connect and turn regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure so that desired flames are obtained.
* Clean or degrease weld joints using wire brush or grinder.
* Able to lift parts / materials or varying weights onto and out of work area(s).
* Assist other welder employees, other employees and train employees on job procedures.
* Use tools, equipment and technology, including hand or power tools, manufacturing/operations equipment and computerized or automated systems.
* Maintain work area(s) in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
* Maintain production, other data and reports.
* Perform work duties, activities and responsibilities on assigned shift and schedule.
* Perform other duties, activities and responsibilities as instructed.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

* High school diploma or GED required.
* Previous weld work experience is required: ex. shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, submerged arc, electroslag welding. Previous robotic weld work experience is required: experience operating and adjusting automated and semi-automated robotic welding machines.
* Candidate must be able to successfully complete the AWS Testing Requirements.
* At least 2 years of work-related experience, (working in a manufacturing / production work environment, or machine shop.)
* Able read and interpret work instructions, blue prints, manufacturing drawings or similar information.
* Must be able to write legibly and demonstrate good communication skills.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.