2nd Shift Robotic Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc is seeking a 2nd Shift Robotic Welder in Mayville, WI. The role runs 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and involves operating robotic welders to fabricate metal parts per specifications.

You will set machine factors, inspect completed work, and maintain documentation. Candidates should have welding test experience, blueprint reading ability, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must complete an internal welding test.
• Familiar with fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts).
• Basic computer literacy and ability to perform related functions.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent in basic shop math.
• Ability to work with metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Experience with overhead crane is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic welders to fabricate metal parts per specs.
• Set controls for wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, gas, and weld rod.
• Inspect pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Unload welded frames and containerize them appropriately.
• Clamps, tack-welds, and positions parts for welding.
• Remove weld splatter and finish welds as needed.
• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Program, touch-up, and adjust robotic welding operations.
• Maintain part counts and labeling for tracking.
• Follow safety rules and keep work area clean.

Skills

Welding test

Fixtures & weld setup

Computers basics

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Verbal & written communication

Shop math

Ability to multi-task

Adaptability to change

Tools

Overhead crane (experience)

Job description

2nd Shift Robotic Welder (Mayville)

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 basic knowledge of welding theory on a 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: Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs occasionally; Push/Pull up to 50 lbs occasionally; reach overhead; moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the job essentials; frequently required to bend and stoop. Typical time: Occasionally 1‑2 hrs per shift; Frequently 2‑5 hrs per shift; Regularly 5‑8 hrs per shift.

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