1st Shift Robotic MIG Welder

New England Wire Products, Inc.; Maine; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

New England Wire Products, Inc. is seeking a dependable Robotic MIG Welder for our Kingfield, ME facility. The role involves operating robotic MIG welding equipment, loading parts, and ensuring quality while following safety guidelines.

Training in robotic welding programming is available, and candidates with a willingness to learn can advance to setup, programming, troubleshooting, and process improvements over time.

Formación

• Previous MIG welding experience preferred.
• Reading welding drawings and work instructions.
• Ability to use measuring tools.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork.
• Will learn robotic welding programming.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and monitor robotic MIG welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload parts and position components in fixtures.
• Start, stop, and monitor welding cycles.
• Inspect welded parts to ensure quality and specifications.
• Make basic adjustments to welding parameters and equipment as needed.
• Identify weld defects and report issues for troubleshooting.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the welding cell and area.
• Maintain production counts and documentation.
• Assist with setup and changeovers between parts and products.
• Follow safety procedures and work instructions.

Conocimientos

MIG welding

Robotic welding

Reading weld drawings

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Herramientas

Robotic welding equipment

Descripción del empleo

# 1st Shift Robotic MIG WelderMaine - Kingfield, ME 04947## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Shift1st ShiftCategoryManufacturing## DescriptionNew England Wire Products (NEWP) designs and manufactures custom wire rack displays for clients in the beverage, home center, grocery, convenient store industries, as well as others. We provide our clients with high quality, in-house design, engineering, manufacturing, powder coating, and printing services, and customer service. NEWP has over 600,000 square feet of manufacturing space across Massachusetts, Georgia, and Maine. NEWP has a salesforce presence nationwide and has been growing steadily over the last 43 years. Our team in Kingfield, ME is looking for hardworking, passionate employees to grow our expanding team!We are looking for a dependable and motivated MIG Welding Robot Operator to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will operate and monitor robotic MIG welding equipment, inspect finished parts for quality, maintain consistent production, and troubleshoot basic equipment and welding issues.This is a great opportunity for someone with welding experience who is interested in advancing their skills. Training in robotic welding programming and setup is available for the right person. Previous robotic welding or programming experience is a plus but is not required for the right candidate.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, shows up reliably, pays attention to detail, and wants to develop their skills. A person with good mechanical ability and a willingness to learn can be successful in this position even without previous robotic programming experience.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time offWork Location: In person## QualificationsKey Responsibilities* Operate and monitor robotic MIG welding equipment safely and efficiently.* Load and unload parts and properly position components in welding fixtures.* Start, stop, and monitor robotic welding cycles.* Inspect welded parts to ensure they meet company quality standards and specifications.* Make basic adjustments to welding parameters and equipment as needed.* Identify weld defects and make corrections or notify the appropriate personnel when additional troubleshooting is required.* Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the robotic welding cell, fixtures, and surrounding work area.* Maintain accurate production counts and documentation.* Follow work instructions, welding procedures, production travelers, and quality requirements.* Monitor production throughout the shift and communicate problems that may affect quality or production schedules.* Assist with setup and changeovers between different parts and products.* Work closely with supervisors, welders, and other members of the manufacturing team to maintain efficient production.* Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.* Learn and perform basic robotic welding troubleshooting.* **With training, learn to make program adjustments and eventually develop or modify robotic welding programs.**Qualifications* Previous MIG welding experience preferred.* Manufacturing or metal fabrication experience preferred.* Ability to read and understand basic welding drawings and work instructions.* Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.* Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges.* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.* Willingness to learn new equipment and technology.* Previous robotic welding experience is a plus but **not required**.Training & AdvancementWe are willing to train the right person in robotic welding programming.Candidates who demonstrate strong work habits, mechanical ability, attention to detail, and an interest in learning may have the opportunity to advance from operating the robotic welding cell into robot setup, programming, troubleshooting, and process improvement.Physical Requirements* Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.* Ability to lift and move parts and materials as required.* Ability to work around welding equipment, sparks, heat, noise, and manufacturing machinery.* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.* Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to quality and safety.