Robot Welder

ILink Resources, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ILink Resources, Inc. is seeking a 2nd Shift Fabricator - Robot Welder to program, set up and operate robotic welding equipment, welding a wide range of fabrications.

You will work with GMAW and FCAW processes, read fabrication drawings, and perform manual processes as needed, ensuring quality and productivity in a fast-paced shop.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience with measuring tools; knowledge of AWS D1.1 and ASME IX is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient with measuring tools and reading fabrication drawings.
• Experience with GMAW/FCAW welding and steel fabrication is essential.
• Ability to operate fabrication machinery and understand welding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Program robotic welders to fit up and weld using full robotic capabilities.
• Set up and operate robotic, semi-automatic, or manual welding equipment.
• Control heat distortion and adjust using flame straightening and clamps as needed.
• Fit-up fabrications by tack welding or fastening using fixtures.
• Weld in flat and horizontal positions; qualify to weld in other positions.
• Perform other fabrication tasks such as grinding, drilling, punching, and basic maintenance.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks, and move heavy fabrications.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

Education

High School diploma

Tools

AWS D1.1

ASME Section IX

Job description

2nd Shift

The Fabricator - Robotic Fitter Welder, assembles and welds a wide range of components by interfacing with the robot's computer controls to program, set up and weld the robotic welding machine. Manual processes will also be used. This employee is qualified in the GMAW and FCAW processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Fabricator 2- Robot Welder will:

• Program robotic welders to fit up and weld using the full capabilities of the robotic equipment to produce a wide range fabrications.


• Set up and operate robotic, semi-automatic or manual welding equipment, select the most productive process, including wire, current, voltage and shielding gas in accordance with established welding procedures. Using AWS and ASTM as references.


• Control heat distortion and increase productivity of welded fabrications by using the full capabilities of the welding equipment. As required, correct heat distortion through use of flame straightening, clamps, jacks etc.


• Fit-up, a variety of fabrications by tack welding or fastening using a variety of erection techniques including fixtures.


• Perform welding in the flat and horizontal positions using the GMAW and FCAW processes.


• Perform and qualify to weld in other positions as required.


• Perform other fabrication processes such as grinding, beveling, hand burning, punching, drilling, shearing, sawing, assembly and basic maintenance as directed.


• Safely operate overhead cranes, fork trucks and rig large heavy awkward fabrications.


• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma


• Proficient with measuring tools, shop mathematics, layout of fabrications.


• Understand and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.


• Operate steel fabrication machinery.


• Qualified in the 1F, 2F, 3F, 1G and 2G positions with the GMAW and FCAW processes in accordance with AWS D1.1 and/or ASME Section IX.