Job purpose

To operate Fanuc brand robotic welders that weld sheet metal components parts and assemblies as well as structural steel. Welding is done using the GMAW process.  As well as finish grinding on metal parts and assemblies to match the requirements called out on the blueprint. A robot welder is expected to inspect and verify quality of all parts they are working on.

Duties and responsibilities

• Selects appropriate materials, tools and fixtures for      each job performed. Sets up robotic      welding equipment as designed for each job. Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits      metal components together to accomplish welding requirements by using      premade jigs. Parts are occasionally tacked together prior to loading in      the robot as well as repairing off location robot welds being required.
• Performs finish grinding and spot grinding on metal      work pieces as required per the finish code listed on the print. Finish grinding must reflect a      high-quality finish. Ensures proper ventilation is turned on during all      welding and grinding operations.
• Reads and understands blueprints, weld symbols, travelers, and work instructions. 
• Meets or exceeds the production rates established      while maintaining DeWys quality standards.
• Works diligently to minimize set up times while      ensuring machines and tools are used to maximize output, safely and with      minimum wear on the machines and tools.
• Performs preventative and unplanned maintenance on robotic      arm, welders, and grinders. Assists      in the cleaning of the robot, welder, grinders, and work centers as      needed. 
• Assume the additional responsibilities as Team      Resource Individual in the areas of Quality, Training,  Scheduling/Administration and Throughput. These responsibilities are outlined in a separate document. Participates in team and      self-improvement training.
• Identifies, analyzes, and eliminates specific causes      for rejected parts. 
• Follows all safety and work rules as outlined in the      team member handbook.
• Assists in other work centers as required. 
• The ability to troubleshoot equipment and have the      problem-solving skills to determine the issue.
• Mechanically inclined and willing to learn how to use      the teach pendent to set up the jobs and eventually make program      adjustments.

 Qualifications

• High school education: 1-year minimum manufacturing      or welding related experience preferred.  
• Good working knowledge of metals, welding      and grinding equipment is a plus.  
• Must      be capable of performing GMAW (MIG) or willing to learn. 
• Must be capable of working with resource      planning systems (bar coding) for proper recording of operations, time, and labor. 
• Must be a team player      continually demonstrating desired standardization, synchronization and      disciplines required in robotic welding team, safety rules, work rules, travelers, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Needs to be able to communicate      effectively with fellow team members and team facilitators as required and      work well in a team environment.
• Needs to be able to read and interpret documents such      as blueprints, weld symbols, set-up notes, work instructions, standard      work, travelers, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and      other procedures. Needs to be able      to properly complete travelers/paperwork for all jobs performed. 
• Needs to have basic math skills and must be capable      of using height gage, calipers, tape measure, etc.
• Prior welding or robot experience is preferred but      not required. 

2nd Shift; M-Th/F 3p-1a