Robotic Welder Set-up Operator

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

- Must be able to set up and run robotic welders at or above established quality and efficiency standards.

- Set up and run according to production schedule.

- Set up all jobs according to blueprint specifications and tolerances.

- Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications using calipers, height gages, templates, rulers, etc.

- Must be able to read blue print, distinguish / identify types and size and length and strength of welds.

- Safely and accurately operate machines to produce pieces to quality and efficiency standards, including repetitively lifting of hot parts to and from machines manually.

- Ability to read work orders to determine specifications, such as materials and proper sub-components to be used, dimensions and tolerances, proper labeling of parts, etc. and accurately complete all required functions to ensure only quality product is produced.

- Accurately document/record information in written and electronic form.

- Perform operator maintenance on machines per established schedules, (clean, lubricate, change wire liners, change gas tanks, wire tips, etc).

- Support achievement of company standards in safety, efficiency, quality, on-time production etc.

- Assist in rapid improvement projects to improve departmental metrics as required to maximize value and reduce costs along with continuous improvement of product and process quality in all areas.

- Other tasks as required.

Education:

Technical welding degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Skills and Abilities:

- Basic mechanical ability

- Must display good judgment, work well independently, and work well with others.

- Strong Quality work ethic is required.

- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently