2nd Shift Robotic Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Robotic Welder in Mayville, WI to operate robotic welding cells and fabricate metal parts to exact specifications. You will set welding parameters, monitor quality, and perform inline inspections while adhering to safety and productivity standards.

Candidates should complete an internal welding test, read blueprints and welding symbols, and be comfortable using measuring tools. This role requires teamwork and precise, efficient work.

Qualifications

• Must pass internal welding test.
• Knowledge of fixtures and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Basic computer skills related to the job.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Detail oriented with multitasking ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competent in basic shop math.
• Able to work efficiently and on time.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more weld machines to fabricate parts to spec.
• Set controls: wire feed, amperage, gas, and polarity.
• Inspect and measure pieces for conformance.
• Unload welded frames and place in containers.
• Weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Follow safety regs and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Welding symbols

Computer literacy

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Shop math

Dimensional measuring

MIG/TIG welding

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Overview

ROBOTIC WELDER - MAYVILLE

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.

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
• 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.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Job Expectations

Physical Demands

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

X

50

Push/Pull

X

50

Reach Overhead

X

Comments: 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.

Climb

X

Squat/Bend/Kneel

X

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk/Move About

X

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Equal Opportunity Emmployer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilitites/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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