2nd Shift Robotic Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. seeks a Robotic Welder for the 2nd shift in Wisconsin. You will operate robotic welders to fabricate metal parts to specifications, following welding theory and production procedures.

Responsibilities include setting controls, inspecting parts, MIG/TIG welding as needed, reading blueprints, maintaining quality and safety, and supporting different stations as required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic welders to fabricate metal parts per specifications.
• Set machine factors such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, gas type, and electrode.
• Inspect and measure finished parts for conformance to specs.
• Load welded frames and prepare for packaging or transport.
• Read job specifications and drawings to determine welding requirements.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Internal welding test completed

Tools

Overhead crane

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Overview

This position is for 2nd shift. 2:00PM - 10:00PM; Monday - Friday

Reporting to the Robotic Welding Manager, the Robotic Welder is primarily responsible for operating one or more weld machines to fabricate metal parts or assemblies to specifications applying to basic knowledge of welding theory on production basis.

Responsibilities

• Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machine factors, such as wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, type of gas, and type of weld rod.
• Inspects and measures machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Unload welded frames from robotic welder and place on 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 workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
• Chip or grind off excess weld, slag, or spatter, using hand scrapers or power chippers, portable grinders, or arc-cutting equipment.
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Performs all functions involved in operation of robotic welder, including: programming, touch point, and operations corrections.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity and shop order information.
• Performs basic MIG and TIG welding techniques as needed.
• Maintains company quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements.
• Examines finished work pieces to verify conformance with specifications according to operator inspection sheet, quality control plans and/or customer notes using instruments such as gauges.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Previous knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.)
• Basic understanding of computers and ability to perform computer functions as they pertain to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, welding symbols, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Job Expectations

Physical Demands

Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.