Robotic Welders -3rd Shift

Pay

Base starting pay $19‑$26 per hour (depending on experience) plus a $5 per hour shift premium. An additional $2 per hour premium is provided for the 3rd shift.

Schedule

3rd shift position with applicable shift premiums.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays, vacation, and birthday
• Air‑conditioned facility
• $2.00/hour shift premium for 3rd shift
• Free health clinics
• On‑the‑job training
• Advancement & career opportunities
• $1,000 signing bonus

Responsibilities

• Lift work pieces manually or using a hoist, secure them in fixtures, or load automatic feeding devices.
• Calculate and set machine controls (wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, gas type, weld rod type).
• Start the machine, engage feed, and monitor operation.
• Inspect and measure machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Adjust machine controls and guides as needed.
• Unload welded frames from the robotic welder and place them in appropriate containers.
• Clamp, hold, tack‑weld, heat‑bend, grind, or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for welding.
• Remove rough spots from work pieces using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter using hand scrapers, power chippers, portable grinders, or arc‑cutting equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Replace worn machine accessories such as cutting tools or brushes.
• File, sand, or shape machined parts.
• Maintain accurate counts of parts; attach labels or tags to finished‑part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Perform basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Maintain company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Read job specifications (blueprints, quality‑control plans, traveler notes) to determine welding type and material requirements.
• Use equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards.
• Examine finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications using gauges and inspection sheets.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to the Robotic Welding Manager.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly; follow safety regulations.
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; FANUC robotic certification is desired.
• Certificate or degree in welding is preferred.
• At least 2 years of welding experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Dependable work ethic.
• Metalcraft of Mayville is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry up to 50 lb (occasionally, frequently, regularly).
• Push/Pull up to 50 lb.
• Reach overhead.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort; frequent bending and stooping.
• Vision requirements: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Climb, squat/bend/kneel, sit, stand, and walk/move about as needed.
• Exposure to varying temperature conditions (60‑100 °F), loud noise, moving machinery, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.