Robot Welder Operator I

Paycom - ATS; Richmond (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee shared ownership plan

Job summary

Atlantic Track & Turnout Co. is seeking a Robot Welder Operator I to join our Richmond, Illinois team on second shift. The role involves reading instructions and blueprints, setting up and operating robotic MIG welds, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The position requires AWS welding certification, at least 1 year of welding experience, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Training on first shift will occur prior to starting the second shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.).
• At least 1 year of industrial welding experience.
• AWS Weld Certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• On-site Richmond, IL.
• Ability to work second shift (Mon-Thu 3:00pm–1:30am).

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, and reference documents.
• Obtains and maintains AWS welding certification.
• Operates robot welding station and MIG welding.
• Moves material between inventory locations and welding station.
• Pulls parts/material from stock if required.
• Alerts supervisors or engineers when issues arise.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance checks.
• Finds and edits welding programs as needed and suggests process improvements.

Skills

MIG welding

Robotic welding

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Here at Atlantic Track & Turnout Co., we lead the way for manufacturing, supply, and service for railroads, transit systems, and crane runways. We’re proud to be employee-owned and take great pride in the exceptional results we consistently deliver for our partners and customers. For over 60 years, Atlantic Track has put our people first to foster strong teams, products, and services that are second to none.We’re currently seeking a Robot Welder Operator I to join our growing team of professionals in Richmond, Illinois.This position will support our second shift, which operates Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm to 1:30am.Training for this position would occur on first shift, which operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm.Roles and Responsibilities:Reads and interprets work instructions, blueprints, and reference documentsObtains and maintains American Welding Society (AWS) welding certificationCritically examines how various mechanical and/or structural parts fit togetherMoves material by hand between inventory locations and robot welding stationMay be required to pull parts and/or material from stockPerforms MIG weldingAssists other employees, works collaboratively to accomplish goalsAlerts/advises supervisors or engineers when issues ariseMaintains a safety and quality focused mindsetPerform daily preventive maintenance checkFinds correct programs for specific product lines and create / edit programs as circumstances requireMakes suggestions and improves processes or quality of assembly projects at handMinimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC, etc.)Minimum of 1 year of industrial welding experienceSafety Awareness – the ability to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), ensure tools are in good working order, and take action if coworkers in work area are at risk or causing riskMust be able to complete internal forklift training and certificationMust be able to complete AWS Weld CertificationAbility to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 lbs.Ability to work on-site in Richmond, IllinoisAbility to work second shift hours (Monday through Thursday from 3:00pm - 1:30am)Preferred Qualifications:Experience in heavy structural assembly workWillingness to adapt and learnA self-starter who takes initiativeAtlantic Track offers a holistic benefits package, including competitive pay, 401k plan with company matching funds, health / dental / vision insurance options, life insurance, paid time off, an employee shared ownership plan, and more. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.