Night Shift Robot Operator - Automation & Welding

Dowding Industries Inc; Eaton Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dowding Industries Inc. in Eaton Rapids, MI is seeking a Robot Operator for the 3rd shift (10:00 pm to 6:30 am). The role involves operating, maintaining, programming, and cleaning robots, as well as performing related manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities include loading parts, inspecting products, performing hand welding, preparing robots for next lots, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. Experience with welding and blueprints is preferred; strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year welding experience preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Basic understanding of blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Load parts into jig in the correct sequence.
• Inspect all parts produced.
• Perform hand welding as required.
• Prepare robot for next production lot by setting jig and setting robot program.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Follow company safety procedures and other policies.
• Change welding wire when required.
• Report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose robotic equipment
• Interpret and respond to robot event messages.
• Perform robot program storage and retrieval.
• Start up and shut down robot properly.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Limited supervision

Reliable attendance

Welding experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dowding Industries Inc. in Eaton Rapids, MI is seeking a Robot Operator for the 3rd shift (10:00 pm to 6:30 am). The role involves operating, maintaining, programming, and cleaning robots, as well as performing related manufacturing tasks.

Responsibilities include loading parts, inspecting products, performing hand welding, preparing robots for next lots, and ensuring safety and cleanliness. Experience with welding and blueprints is preferred; strong teamwork and reliability are essential.