Robot Welding Operator

ResourceMFG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ResourceMFG in Houston, TX seeks a Robot Welding Operator to program, calibrate, and operate robotic welding systems, ensuring quality and efficiency on the shop floor.

You will set up cutting operations, load materials, monitor cycles, and maintain detailed records of settings and output while following safety and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Two years' fabrication experience.
• Experience operating robotic welding machines or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Program and calibrate robotic welding machines for precise welding.
• Set up the semi-automatic saw for cutting, adjust settings, and load materials onto conveyors.
• Monitor welding process, inspect finished products for accuracy, and adjust to maintain quality.
• Maintain records of machine settings, maintenance activities, production output, and inventory audits.
• Load/unload metal components onto fixtures, align parts, and start/stop the welding cycle.
• Adjust programs using a teach pendant or controller, tuning speed, voltage, and wire feed.
• Identify minor errors, clean torches/nozzles, and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Follow PPE, 5S standards, and log production and cycle data.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Robotic welding operation

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Teach pendant

Controller programming

Job description

Robot Welding Operator

Welding Robot is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of robotic welding machines.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Program and calibrate robotic welding machines to ensure precise and accurate welding operation.
• Set up the semi-automatic saw machine for cutting operations, adjust machine settings, and load materials onto conveyors.
• Monitor the welding process, inspect finished products for accuracy and quality, and make necessary adjustments to maintain high standards
• Maintain accurate records of machine settings, maintenance activities, production output, and material inventory audits.
• Load and unload metal components onto fixtures, align parts properly, and start/stop the robotic welding cycle.
• Select, load, or tweak robotic welding programs using a teach pendant or controller, adjusting parameters like speed, voltage, and wire feed.
• Identify minor mechanical or programming errors, clean welding torches and nozzles, and perform routine preventative maintenance on the equipment.
• Follow shop safety protocols (wearing proper PPE, managing arc shields), keep work areas clean under 5S standards, and log production and cycle data.

Minimum Requirements:

• Two years' fabrication experience.
• Previous experience operating robotic welding machines or similar equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

Pay: $20 - $25 depends on experience. 2nd shift differential.

Shift: 1st shift - 6am - 6:00pm or 2nd shift - 4:30 pm - 3:30 am