Robot Technician

Lincoln Electric; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Robot Technician for an hourly full‑time role in Manufacturing. You will perform cut and etch on welded parts, shim weld tooling, and read blueprints. The job requires MIG welding, basic robot programming, and 40% travel to customer sites as needed.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED, plus vocational training or equivalent experience. RIA certification is preferred, with knowledge of one robot type and at least one welder.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• Vocational High School or Technical College or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Robot Technician preferred.
• RIA certified (Basic robot technician) suggested.
• Intermediate knowledge of one robot type and at least one welder.

Responsibilities

• Perform cut and etch on welded parts.
• Shim weld tooling.
• Read blueprints/assembly prints.
• Build and disassemble weld cells.
• Basic pneumatic skills.
• MIG welding.
• Adjust sensors and HMI interactions.
• Basic robot programming and maintenance.
• Travel up to 40% to customer sites.

Skills

Robot technician experience

Basic robot programming

Basic troubleshooting

Education

High school or GED

Vocational High School/Technical College or equivalent

Tools

Robot control hardware knowledge

HMI/ PLC concepts

Job description

Location: Chattanooga
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Hourly 39 $23.00 - $30.00
Bonus Plan:OIP
Target Bonus: 5 %
Hiring Manager: Clinton Travis Mckenzie

Internal Candidate Eligibility Criteria

• Is a Lincoln Electric employee with at least 1 year of service
• Is NOT on an active Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Job Requirements

• High school or GED
• Vocational High School or Technical College or Equivalent Experience.
• 2-3 years’ workable experience as a Robot Technician
• RIA certified (Basic robot technician)
• Intermediate robot knowledge of 1 type of robot and at least 1 type of welder. (Lincoln Power supply recommended)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform cut & etch on welded parts
• Shim weld tooling
• Understanding blueprint/assembly print reading.
• Building and disassemble weld cells
• Basic Pneumatic skills
• Basic Machining
• MIG welding
• Adjusting sensors (advance and retract based on HMI)
• Touching up 1 to 2 Robot types
• Basic Robot programing
• Reading weld prints
• Basic understanding of HMI and PLC interaction with robots and cell functions.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for robot issues and electrical issues. (wire stick, minor alarms, blown fuses and sensor issues on tooling.)
• Capable sending individuals on the road to finish open issue lists and install tooling changes using prints and work together with controls group to finish jobs abroad without supervision.
• Basic programming of material handling and spot-welding robots using grippers and spot guns.
• Capable of shimming tools to customer gages and can interpret CMM data to make adjustments to tooling.
• Maintain a skills inventory score indicative of a level II or higher technician
• Willing to travel up to 40% of the time to customer sites
• Maintain a skills inventory score indicative of a level I or higher technician
• Basic understanding of mechanical components (metric and standard fasteners, socket head cap screws, button head, hex head, flat head and dowel pins)
• Basic understanding of electrical components, basic use of a volt meter to check for AC voltage and DC voltage.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedures.
• Attend required EHS training

Physical demands and work environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required frequently to work from ladders and scaffolds. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high voltages. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ISO-14001: Complies with ISO 14001, and other relevant standards. Support, implement and understand the intent of the EMS policy. Participates with ISO-14001 as required.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga
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