Robot Operator

Rice Lake Weighing System; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shadow Plastics Inc. in Alabama seeks a skilled welder to join our manufacturing team. You will perform manual and robotic welding, fit and assemble metal components, and inspect welds to ensure quality across flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measuring tools, basic math, and maintaining production records while safely operating welding equipment in a hot, noisy shop environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year welding experience or welding certificate or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of welding practices, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Experience with oxygen-acetylene cutting and carbon air-arc gouging equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, use measuring tools, and perform basic math.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and robotic welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Load, unload, inspect, and repair robotically welded parts.
• Perform basic robotic program touch-ups, change consumables, inspect welds, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete manual weld repairs and ensure welds meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and tolerances.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, rulers, and squares.
• Safely operate welding equipment, grinders, forklifts, cranes, and other hand tools.
• Maintain accurate production and time records.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Work with team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Welding certificate or equivalent training

1 year welding experience

Tools

Oxygen-acetylene cutting

Carbon air-arc gouging equipment

Welding equipment

Measuring tools (calipers, tape, rulers)

Job description

Build the Toughest Scales in the Industry!

In this role, you will perform manual and robotic welding, fit and assemble metal components, inspect welds, and operate various welding equipment and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual and robotic welding in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Load, unload, inspect, and repair robotically welded parts.
• Perform basic robotic program touch-ups, change consumables, inspect welds, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete manual weld repairs and ensure welds meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, measurements, and tolerances.
• Use measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, rulers, and squares.
• Safely operate welding equipment, grinders, forklifts, cranes, and other hand tools.
• Maintain accurate production and time records.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe.
• Work with team members to meet production schedules and quality expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of welding experience, a one-year welding certificate, or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of welding practices, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Experience with oxygen-acetylene cutting and carbon air-arc gouging equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, use measuring tools, and perform basic math.
• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and communication skills.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position requires frequent standing, walking, handling tools and materials, and working in various positions. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment that may be hot and humid, with continuous noise, heat, sharp tools, and operating machinery.

Required PPE includes welding helmets, face shields, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and hearing protection.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete:

• Written math and measurement test.
• Practical welding test.

Additional duties may include shop cleaning and other tasks as assigned.

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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