2nd Shift Robotic Welder (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Robotic Welder to operate robotic welders, set parameters, and ensure parts meet specs. You will read blueprints, perform MIG/TIG welding, and maintain quality standards.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading frames, inspecting parts, and keeping a clean, safe workspace while adhering to production goals.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an internal welding test.
• Knowledge of fixtures and weld setup parameters (amps, volts, etc.).
• Basic computer skills as they pertain to the job.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols and manuals.
• Detail orientation, self-motivation and multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic welders to fabricate metal parts to specifications.
• Set controls for wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, gas type and welding rod.
• Inspect and measure parts to verify conformance to specs.
• Unload welded frames and load into containers.
• Read job specifications to determine welding requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow procedures.

Skills

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Shop math

Detail orientation

Multitasking

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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