Robotic Welder

About the role

As a Robotic Operator / Welder with Keel Midwest, you will utilize established programs to weld various fabrications under the supervision of senior robotics team members. This position involves communicating with team members and management regarding job status and quality issues requiring programmer attention. You will display an understanding of specific robot safety concerns and protocols associated with both industrial and collaborative robots. On-the-job training will be provided as required.

Schedule

• Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Night Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 pm to 5:30 am (shift differential applies for night shift)

Responsibilities

• Load and unload fabrications in various cells and fixtures.
• Jog robot when necessary for tip or wire change.
• Select and run correct programs from teach pendant, as well as clearing simple faults and restarting cycles as directed.
• Pre-weld, repair, and clean up weldments after robotic welding programs as necessary using hand-welding techniques and processes.
• Recognize and communicate quality/weld issues to programmers when needed.
• Understand and utilize WPS documents.
• Check to ensure correct filler metal and shield gas is being used.
• Maintain basic upkeep and cleanliness of robotic equipment and surrounding area, including monitoring coolant levels, contact tips, nozzles, fixturing clamps, and hold-downs.
• Use overhead cranes as needed to move, load, and unload fixtures, materials, and robots.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic welding knowledge required.
• At least one (1) year of welding experience and robotics experience required.
• Self-motivated, able to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, attention to detail, and safety awareness in a shop environment, especially in robotic cells.
• Comfortable with shop equipment such as overhead cranes, lifting devices, and impact wrenches.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry up to 50 lbs. Weights exceeding 50 lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on-the-Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• Team Activities and Events