Robot Weld Technician - Weekend Shift

About the role

We're seeking skilled machine operators to set up, trouble-shoot robotic welding equipment and to train operators on their use. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with their hands and have experience with robotics, jigs, fixtures, and gas metal arc welding.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the set-up, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and training of robotic welding equipment.
• Provide technical knowledge support for the Manufacturing Operations Teams while also performing duties of Production.
• Covers coordination and/or facilitation of communication between Manufacturing, Engineering and Maintenance.
• Supports cost reduction, quality and process improvement initiatives as related to supplies and consumables.
• Basic robotic programming (to include adding, modifying or removing position points; adding or modifying arch start files)
• Basic fixture and tooling (to include datum adjustments and sensor replacements on tooling)
• Welding (to include achieving RFC manual welder qualifications)
• Basic robotic preventative maintenance (to include wire feeder, driver roll, welding torch and hose pack, wire liner, and goose neck replacements)
• Basic operator training (to include loaders, welders and inspectors)
• Aids in installation of equipment and equipment relocations.
• Works cooperatively with all department areas; Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, Maintenance.
• Aids in training/developing team members technically.
• Participates in Lean Production program.
• Researches and performs trials on supplies and consumables that will provide improved cost and/or quality.
• Aids in maintaining consumable inventory levels.
• Understands and follows appropriate SOPs, work instructions, and use of blueprints.
• Promotes a positive attitude to instill confidence in other Production employees.
• Uses safe working practices and performs work as efficiently as possible.
• Follows good housekeeping practices.
• Complies with all quality and ISO standards.
• Completes training on new and existing equipment.
• Utilizes Lock-Out-Tag-out procedures to secure equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience or equivalent training/education: setting up machines, operating specialized machines
• Experience with robotics, jigs, fixtures and gas metal arc welding.
• Experience with troubleshooting to assist maintenance department and provide technical support.

Schedule

This role will primarily work 6:00am – 6:00pm Friday to Sunday OR 6:00PM – 6:00AM Friday – Sunday with overtime as needed.

Benefits

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Ledgers training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer

Learn more at www.rfcorp.com/careers/life-at-rfc

Equal Opportunity Employer

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.