Robot Weld Technician

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Volunteer program

Job summary

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is seeking skilled technicians to set up, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic welding equipment and to train operators on their use. The role focuses on RFC's robotic welding systems, with collaboration across Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to drive safety, quality, and Lean initiatives.

You will perform basic robotic programming, fixture/tooling adjustments, and operator training, while supporting continuous improvement and problem-solving to keep

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience or equivalent training in setting up machines and operating specialized equipment.
• Exposure to robotics, fixtures, and GMAW welding.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, troubleshoot robotic welding systems.
• Provide technical support to Production and coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality.
• Train operators on use of equipment.
• Participate in Lean initiatives and safety compliance.
• Assist Maintenance/Engineering with troubleshooting.

Skills

Robotic programming

Fixture & tooling

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Operator training

Troubleshooting

Lean Production

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seeking skilled, motivated technicians to set up, trouble‑shoot robotic welding equipment and to train operators on their use.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Responsible for the setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of robotic welding systems. Provides technical support to Production while coordinating with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality. Supports safety, quality, cost reduction, and Lean initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as assigned.

• Basic robotic programming (to include adding, modifying or removing position points; adding or modifying arch start files)
• Basic fixture and tooling (to include datum adjustments and sensor replacements on tooling)
• Welding (to include achieving RFC manual welder qualifications)
• Basic robotic preventative maintenance (to include wire feeder, driver roll, welding torch and hose pack, wire liner, and goose neck replacements)
• Basic operator training (to include loaders, welders and inspectors)
• Assists Maintenance/Engineering with trouble shooting of equipment and process problems.
• Analyzes when to call support department resources to assist operators.
• Provides technical support problem solving expertise to Production.
• Works cooperatively with all department areas; Quality Assurance, Engineering, Customer Service, Maintenance.
• Aids in installation of equipment and equipment relocations.
• Performs daily or weekly paperwork/reporting as required.
• Aides in training/developing team members technically.
• Participates in Lean Production program.
• Researches and performs trials on supplies and consumables that will provide improved cost and/or quality.
• Helps maintain consumable inventory levels.
• Understands and follows appropriate SOPs, work instructions, and use of blueprints.
• Promotes a positive attitude to instill confidence in other Production employees.
• Uses safe working practices and performs work as efficiently as possible.
• Follows good housekeeping practices.
• Complies with all quality and ISO standards.
• Completes training on new and existing equipment.
• Utilizes Lock-Out-Tag-out procedures to secure equipment.
• (Preferred but not required) Receives training and acts as a First Responder to medical injuries.

Schedule:

Weekend Days 6:00AM – 6:00PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday ($3.00 shift Differential)

1st 6:00AM - 4:30PM Monday to Friday

*Employees hired for weekend may train on other shifts

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience or equivalent training/education: setting up machines, operating specialized machines

Preferred experience:

• Exposure to robotics, fixtures, and GMAW welding
• Experience with robotics, jigs, fixtures and gas metal arc welding.
• Experience with troubleshooting to assist maintenance department and provide technical support.

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• Paid time off the first year including vacation, personal and sick time
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Leadership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Learn more at www.rfcorp.com/careers/life-at-rfc

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.