Robotic Welder Technician

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan

Pension scheme 2:1 up to 10%

Life Assurance

25 days vacation + bank holidays (plus

Flexible working

Top-up benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an operator to support the Welding Engineering Department by running robotic welding cells and assisting with production requirements. You will operate and maintain the cells, apply certified welding programs, and become proficient with Fanuc robots and Fronius equipment.

You will identify issues, adjust parameters, and support engineers in implementing new products and improvements.

Qualifications

• Robotics experience preferred.
• Fabrication and welding experience required.
• Confident communicator to provide feedback, training and tuition.
• Good organizational skills.
• Computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Welding Engineering and production in the operation of robotic welding cells.
• Operate the robotic welding cells on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Process production components using certified robotic welding programs and techniques.
• Maintain the function and operation of the robotic welding cells.
• Learn to use the Fanuc teach pendant and Fronius welding equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks (liners, contact tips) and monitor cold wire feed system.

Skills

Robotics experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Fabrication and welding experience

Tools

Fanuc robot teach pendant

Fronius welding equipment

Maintenance of liners and tips

Job description

What You Will Do

• You will support the Welding Engineering Department and production requirements regarding the function and operation of the robotic welding cells.
• Primarily this role will involve operation of the robotic welding cells.
• In addition, you will;
• Process production components using the certified robotic welding programs and techniques.
• Maintaining the function and operation of the robotic welding cells.
• Become proficient in the use of the Fanuc robot via the teach pendant.
• Become proficient in the use of the Fronius welding equipment.
• Perform maintenance duties e.g. changing liners and contact tips, ensure cold wire feed system is performing correctly.
• Identify possible issues that may affect the running of the cell.
• Identify issues that could affect the welds.
• Make parameters changes accordingly.
• Support Welding Engineer’s to implement new products and improvements to the robotic welding cells.
• Review weld torch pathways and re-teach where necessary.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Fantastic Pension Scheme which operates as a 2:1 match up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• 25 days vacation plus bank holidays plus the ability to buy/sell 5 days per year
• Flexible working
• Employee selectable top up benefits
• And so much more!

What You Will Learn

Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives.

Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands-on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Education and Experience

• Previous experience working with robotics is preferred.
• Previous experience of fabrication and welding
• Confident communicator to provide feedback, training and tuition.
• Good organizational skills
• Computer skills necessary

Power & Controls

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.