2nd Shift Robotic Welder (Mayville)

About the role

Reporting to the Robotic Welding Manager, the Robotic Welder is primarily responsible for operating one or more weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications, applying basic knowledge of welding theory on a production basis.

Responsibilities

• Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Unloads welded frames from robotic welder and places on appropriate containers.
• Clamps, holds, tack-welds, heat-bends, grinds, or bolts component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Removes rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Chips or grinds off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Welds components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Performs all functions involved in operation of robotic welder, including programming, touch point, and operations corrections.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Reads job specifications (e.g., blueprints, quality control plans, and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans, and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Ability to work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute them efficiently.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity N/A Occasionally Frequently Regularly Average lbs. Lift/Carry 50 Push/Pull 50 Reach Overhead Climb Squat/Bend/Kneel Sit 1-2 hrs/shift Stand 2-5 hrs/shift 5-8 hrs/shift Walk/Move About 2-5 hrs/shift 5-8 hrs/shift

Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basic essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.