Job Description

Under the direction of the Robotic Welder Setup designee, the robotic welder operator will perform basic robotic machine operations in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Identify the required piece parts, and correctly load them into the welding fixture• Utilizing the operator’s control panel, activate the welding programs• Remove completed weldments from the fixtures• Perform basic inspection of finished parts• Monitor the operator’s control panel for machine status and any error messages• Performs secondary operations such as metal finishing, grinding, or filing• Communicate machine errors, delays, or workpiece defects to the Robotic Setup Operator• Meet daily production requirements• General housekeeping of the robotic welding cell

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• General knowledge of blueprint reading and weld symbols, work instructions, measuring tools and metal finishing tools a plus.

Skills and Abilities:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence.
• Professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Environment is a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning
• Required to stand up to 100% of the time
• Required to reach at or above shoulder level, occasionally
• Required to climb and/or stand on an elevated step or ladder to perform duties of the job, occasionally
• Required use of hands and fingers to manipulate tools and product
• Use of hand tools, both electrical and manual, including hand grinders, air tools, and other fabrication tools.
• Ability to maneuver, stand, sit, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, use extended reaching, and twist while performing select duties of the job
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, regularly
• Ability to lift 30 to 50 pounds, intermittently
• Ability to lift 50 to 70 pounds, with assistance, occasionally
• Ability to operate equipment up to 15 feet in the air to retrieve product or tools